Qualifications • Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards this within 18 months from qualification enrolment in accordance with DCC guidelines • DipSW
CSS
CQSW or Social Work Degree Experience • Substantial experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children • Significant experience of working with young people and their families • Experience of providing effective management and leadership to a team • Substantial experience in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role • Experience of supervision/ appraisal and performance management • Experience of child protection and working within policies and procedures • Experience of networking and partnership working with other external agencies and professionals • Budget and financial management skills • Experience of planning and implementing service improvements • Developing and monitoring systems • Human resources practices • Supervision and delivery of training • Organising and co-ordinating delivery of services Skills and Knowledge • Understanding and implementation of Children’s Homes Quality Standards and Regulations 2015 • and associated legislation regulations and practice guidance • Relevant procedures including Safeguarding
Looked After
Child Protection and Children in Need • Care planning and review process • Strong leadership skills • Excellent supervisory skills • Good understanding of Quality Assurance Frameworks • Evidence based decision making • Risk management • Ability to plan and implement plans effectively • Assessment skills • Confident application of residential tasks and activities • Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to support colleagues
young people and families • Excellent communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly both orally and in writing • Ability to work effectively in partnership with other agencies • Active listening and observational skills • Ability to motivate and inspire others • Ability to form productive and professional relationships • Competent in ICT systems and processes • Promote supportive and learning culture for both staff and young people • Ability to establish targets for staff and young people • Human resources practices – managing sickness and performance at work • Health & Safety Regulations • Project management • Report writing • Experience of delivering training Personal Qualities • Good leadership qualities and the ability to lead by example • Creative and aspirational for young people and the service • Emotional resilience and maturity • Organised and work within agreed timescales • Balanced perspectives • Non-judgmental approach • Innovative
creative and imaginative • Child Centred • Commitment to continuous professional development • Flexible approach to work by responding to the needs of the services including
at times
requirements to work beyond normal working hours • To be fit and able to undertake DCC’s chosen physical intervention training (restraint and de-escalation) • Access to a car or access to a means of mobility support (if driving
must have a current valid driving licence and appropriate insurance