DWP Work Coach Mock Interview

Practice 30 DWP Work Coach interview questions covering welfare support, claimant engagement, and public service values.

Question 13 of 30

What does your availability look like?

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Kevin Downey

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"I would be willing to work full or part time, but full time is preferable. I would prefer two days off in a row if possible, and preferably two weekend days if such an accommodation could be made."

Kevin Downey

"My availability is wide open, and I would be willing to work any shift where I am needed."

Kevin Downey

The DWP specifies what to expect for your training and what a full-time week looks like, as well as the potential shifts you may work as well. So it is important to be "be flexible and adaptable." As they state in numerous places on their website, you should be willing to change your "working pattern if there is a business need." So make sure you perform adequate research prior to your interview. Be 'in the know' and avoid asking any questions you could easily have answered on your own.

Kevin Downey

As they state on their site, "Part time and job sharing working patterns within working hours are available but must meet business needs. Please note that successful part time and job share candidates will be required to work full time for specific periods to complete and consolidate training. Currently our initial Work Coach training lasts for 6 weeks for which you will be required to work full time. The full time working week in DWP is 37 hours You may be required to work at any time between the hours of 7.45 am and 8:00 pm on any day between Monday to Friday, and 8.45 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. Managers will agree working patterns with successful applicants within these business hours and review these as appropriate."

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I can work anytime during the week as long as I have reasonable notice.

Jaymie's Feedback

Good! It sounds like you are flexible, which the interviewer will appreciate. If applicable, you may want to share your availability on weekends and holidays as well.

Anonymous Answer

I am willing to work around what is needed of me, whether that be full or part-time. I understand that everyone must work full-time during busy periods.

Jaymie's Feedback

It sounds like you're very flexible, and that will be appealing to the interviewer. Be sure to discuss the shifts you're available and if you can provide support on weekends as well.

Anonymous Answer

I am currently not working I have a daughter who is in a part-time nursery, I made sure to place her into a nursery so that I can change her hours easily as I was aware I planned to go back to work. so I would just need a week to change her hours and then I would be very open to working full or part-time as I am very eager to get back into work.

Leadership

24.What does effective leadership mean to you?

Problem Solving

25.Tell me about a time you had to make an informed decision with incomplete information.

Problem Solving

26.Tell me about a time you had to perform research and gather information to make a decision?

Teamwork

27.How would you define teamwork?

28.Tell me about a time you were proactive in your own development and sought feedback.

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DWP Work Coach Mock Interview

What does your availability look like?

30DWP Work Coach Interview Questions & Answers

1.Tell me about yourself.

2.What interests you about becoming a work coach?

3.What are the responsibilities of a work coach

4.What are the priorities of a work coach?

5.Are you interested in routine and predictable work, or do you prefer unpredictable and varied tasks?

6.Tell me about your experience in customer service and working with the public.

7.Tell me about the last time you had to deliver bad news to someone.

8.How do you go about building relationships with others?

9.What is your experience working in a diverse and inclusive environment?

10.What measures do you take to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance?

11.Would you have any issues passing our vetting checks?

12.Which five locations would you most prefer to work at?

13.What does your availability look like?

14.Will you be able to be mobile for work?

15.Tell me about a time you dealt with a difficult customer.

16.Tell me about a time where you adapted your communication style to better communicate with a customer.

17.What kind of salary are you hoping for?

18.How would you explain complex information to someone to be certain they understood?

19.How was your attendance at your last job?

20.When was the last time your sense of ethics were put to the test?

21.How do you feel about working with ex-offenders?

22.Tell me about a time you had to go above and beyond the extra mile.

23.Tell me about a time where you had to make a difficult decision that negatively impacted someone else.

24.What does effective leadership mean to you?

25.Tell me about a time you had to make an informed decision with incomplete information.

26.Tell me about a time you had to perform research and gather information to make a decision?

27.How would you define teamwork?

28.Tell me about a time you were proactive in your own development and sought feedback.

29.Do you have any questions for me?

30.Tell me about a time you realised you made a mistake and how you handled it.