Qualifications • 5 GCSEs (A-C grades) or equivalent relevant qualification • NVQ4 or HNC/HND or equivalent Experience • Substantial experience of direct work with children
young people or families in a social care
health
education
housing or youth and community setting
gained through paid employment or voluntary work • Substantial experience of direct work with children
young people or families in need Skills and Knowledge • Ability to form effective relationships with children/young people and their families/carers • Ability to work flexible hours • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written • Ability to review Support Plans and assess the needs of children/young people • Ability to assimilate information quickly and respond promptly • Ability to work in partnership with staff across the service and other agencies • Awareness of the role of social care organisations and resources provided by the statutory
voluntary and independent sector for children/young people
their families and carers • Ability to adopt an innovative approach to support/services and develop further; • Excellent listening skills • Ability to deal with emotional distress and challenging behaviour
including aggression • Ability to work on own initiative
make decisions
prioritise work and meet deadlines • Ability to work as a member of a team • Full current driving licence or access to a means of mobility support • Information Technology skills • Ability to network
negotiate and advocate on behalf of children
young people and their families/carers • Ability to support children and young people’s participation • Knowledge of legislation and standards relevant to the post • Knowledge of Children’s Rights legislation • Awareness of the services available for children and young people in need • An understanding of child and adolescent development Personal Qualities • Enthusiasm for working with children and young people and their families/carers • Commitment to achieving positive outcomes • Commitment to promoting equality and diversity • Commitment to working in an empowering and non-judgemental manner