PROSPECTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

PERSON SPECIFICATION

SENIOR RESIDENTIAL CARE PRACTITIONER (LEVEL 1)

Qualifications, Training, Experience / Essential / Desirable / Measured by
Diploma /NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care ( Children and Young People)
Recognised Social Work Qualification i.e.
DipSW, CSS, CQSW, NVQ Level 4.
Recognised Management Qualification i.e. NVQ Level 4, NEBS Certificate in Management, Introduction to the Certificate.
NVQ work based Assessor Award / √ / √
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  • Presentation of Certificates
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At least 2 years experience of working within a Residential Child Care setting.
Some experience of supervisory management within a Residential Child Care setting
All this experience should be within the last 10 years / √
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  • Application
Form & References
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Basic academic qualifications i.e GCSE/’O’ Levels/ A Levels / √ /
  • Application
Form
  • Certificates

Good standard of Literacy and Numeracy / √ /
  • Application
  • Form & References & assignment

Knowledge, Skills and Competence / Essential / Desirable / Measured by
A good level of knowledge and understanding of residential Social Work with Children, Young People and families / √ /
  • Interview
  • Assignment

Ability to present a positive image of Residential Social Work. / √ /
  • Interview
  • Presentation
  • References

A good knowledge and understanding of current Legislation effecting Residential Social Work and Education including:-
Children Act 1989
Care Standards Act 2000 / √ /
  • Interview
  • Written Assignment
  • References

A proven ability to Lead, Manage and supervise a small team of staff / √ /
  • References

A proven ability to work effectively with other senior colleagues and external agencies. / √ /
  • Interview
  • References

Good verbal, written and report writing skills. / √ /
  • Assignment
  • References

High standard of personal and professional Presentation. / √ /
  • Interview
  • References

Proven organisational and time management skills. / √ /
  • References

Proven ability to meet agreed targets and deadlines. / √ /
  • References

An understanding and ability to use IT systems. / √ /
  • Assignment
  • References

A proven ability to manage and work within a delegated budget / √ /
  • References

Personal Attributes / Essential / Desirable / Measured by
Good punctuality and reliability record / √ /
  • Application
Form
  • References

Good disciplinary record / √ /
  • Application
Form
  • References

Satisfactory health record / √ /
  • Application
Form
  • References

Satisfactory enhanced disclosure from CRB. / √ /
  • Copy to be provided

Current Driving Licence / √ /
  • Copy to be provided

Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development / √ /
  • References
  • Interview

Equal Opportunities / Essential / Desirable / Measured by
An ability to demonstrate Anti - Discriminatory practice. / √ /
  • References

Ability to advocate on behalf of and support young people to exercise their rights. / √ /
  • Interview
  • References

Specific Knowledge / Essential / Desirable / Measured by
Children’s Homes Regulations (Wales) 2002. / √ /
  • Interview
  • Assignment
  • References

National Minimum Standards for Children’s Homes (Wales) 2002 . / √ /
  • Interview
  • Assignment
  • References

A working knowledge of Child Protection Procedures, Notifiable Events and joint protocol. / √ /
  • Interview
  • Assignment
  • References

Awareness and knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation and requirements. / √ /
  • Interview
  • References

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