Person Specification Specification Competence / understanding Skill/ Knowledge Experience of working with people in a variety of settings and environments individually and in group work. Experience of working with children and young people on issues such as mental health and learning disabilities, education and training, health, housing, welfare benefits, family and relationships, discrimination and justice etc. Demonstrate commitment to the principles and working practice of equal opportunities Professional and technical development: Develops technical and/or professional ability and keeps abreast of development in own areas of expertise including specialist knowledge and organisational awareness Relevant experience and qualifications to do the job Specialist knowledge Owns own development Organisational awareness Experience of offering opportunities to people that are both participative and educative in nature. Experience of working with people with complex needs and challenging behaviour. Able to build trusting relationships with young people, enabling them to develop new skills and make their own informed choices. Able to demonstrate an understanding for the needs for rights based information and advice to be made accessible to young people. Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To offer a flexible work pattern that will include evenings and an occasional weekend. Customer Focus: Delivering high levels of customer satisfaction and using customer views for continuous improvement Treats customers with respect Gives the customer confidence in what is done/said Inspires customer’s trust Is committed to helping the customers Takes action to improve Ability to help young people complete forms and other written documents accurately. Communication: using interpersonal skills to relate Listens actively Questions and summarises
Have IT skills and the ability to produce reports and maintain records effectively. Knowledge and experience of maintaining effective relationships with other agencies / organisations. confidently with others to understand and be understood Shares information Writes well Delivers information clearly Alters approach to suit the situation Able to offer support to the volunteer and student staff team and to assist in the day to day management of them. Able to undertake a wide range of outreach work and represent the agency. Team working: Working with others to deliver added benefits to the team and customers Builds relationships Works collaboratively Behaves fairly Supporting others Demonstrates motivation and shows initiative in work practice. Demonstrate effective organisational skills and good time management skills, including an ability to handle petty cash. Personal effectiveness: Understanding and managing yourself to maximum performance Self-knowledge Self-management Is organised Assertiveness Has drive and energy Demonstrate the ability to work and communicate effectively as part of a large multidisciplinary team. Experience of and ability to assess the needs of young people, undertake risk assessment and develop and review care plans. Problem solving: Identifying when a problem needs addressing, thinking clearly and identifying clear, workable and creative solutions Identifies problems and understands keys issues Gathers information Challenges assumptions Generates creative options Reaches decisions This role will involve working in a children and young people environment and will require an Enhanced DBS.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD Present Employment Employer’s Name……………………… Address…………………………………. ……………………………………………. ……………………………………………. Post Code…………………….. Position held…………………………… Department……………………………... Date Appointed………………………… Present Grade……….Salary…………. Notice period…………………………… Reason for leaving……………………… …………………………………………… …………………………………………………. PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT (most recent employer first) please include relevant voluntary work Employer’s Name & Address Position Held Dates From/To Grade/ Salary Reason for leaving