Qualifications • Level 3 qualification in a relevant field such as Health
Social Care
Education
Housing
Family Work
Youth Work
Police etc • Evidence of continuous professional development Experience • Recent and substantial experience in family support or social care or a health related discipline • Experience of delivering high quality group work • Experience of delivery and reporting on outcomes • Experience of working in partnership with Health
Schools
Voluntary and Community Sector organisations and other delivery agencies • Experience of writing and presenting reports • Experience of and good practice in relation to Health and Safety procedures. • Experience of responding effectively to safeguarding issues and concerns • Experience of working in an outcome focused environment • Experience of quality assurance • Experience of representing an organisation at meetings / events Skills and Knowledge • Knowledge and understanding of early intervention and prevention
the Think Family and Family Hub agenda and of safeguarding issues • Knowledge and understanding of the physical
emotional
intellectual
and social needs of children
young people and families • Problem solving skills – ability to be innovative and find creative solutions to implement change • Ability to work well under pressure
on own initiative
manage workload and time effectively
prioritise
co-ordinate tasks and meet deadlines • Proven verbal and written communication skills • Effective interpersonal skills including ability to work effectively as part of a team and in partnership with a range of external agencies • The ability to reflect and evaluate to improve working practice • To be able to use ICT effectively - Microsoft packages (Word
Excel
Powerpoint
email • Knowledge of key policies affecting families and children • A sound understanding of statutory and voluntary provision for children and families at a local level. Personal Qualities • Commitment and enthusiasm to high quality service delivery and to achieving positive
long-term outcomes and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. • Positive and innovative approach to working with children
young people and their families • Focus on the needs of the child and family • Open
honest and assertive manner • Employ persistent approaches to engage families
particularly underserved groups • Establishing and maintaining professional boundaries • Reflect and evaluate to improve working practice • Manage time effectively
prioritise
co-ordinate tasks and meet deadlines • Good team player
reliable and able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Service