Experience:
Must have at least one years experience of working with individual young people or groups of young people in a residential childcare setting.
Experience of contributing to the development, implementation and review of specific programmes for young people to meet their needs and
circumstances
Experience of protecting children from abuse and participating in the evaluation of the risk of abuse to self or others
Knowledge & Understanding of:
Legislation, policy and practice in relation to working with children and young people
Child development and the needs of children
Rights and responsibilities of individuals and how to develop and maintain structures and systems to support these
Health and safety legislation, duties and responsibilities
Qualifications or Training: Must hold either the QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or NVQ Level III
Children and Young People (or a predecessor qualification) or
Recognised Social Work Qualification
Practical Skills: An ability to effectively engage and sustain positive relationships with young people and their families
An ability to develop productive working relationships between workers, the local community and other agencies
Evidence of collaborative working in partnership with other people
Evidence of decision making
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to produce a variety of information to aid decision making
To support and mentor staff and enhance their performance including where necessary managing poor performance
Personal Qualities & Attributes: Demonstrate a commitment to the development of residential care for children and young people
Demonstrate a commitment to developing and maintaining systems and structures which develop, maintains and supports the promotion of the
individuals rights, responsibilities and diversity
Demonstrate a commitment to take advantage of training and developing ones own knowledge and practice
Demonstrate a commitment to participate in recreational activities with children including, where required, taking them on holiday and attending
school visits etc.
Able to manage personal stress levels effectively
Integrity
Resilience
Flexibility
An ability to relate well to children and young people including those from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Ability to provide a positive role model for young people
Ability to motivate and lead staff and colleagues
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