Understanding of issues relating to the safeguarding of children E I/T Up to date knowledge of housing, criminal, civil and welfare rights E I/T legislation relating to gender based violence Good written and verbal communication with the ability to compile and E I/T structure casework for use in criminal and civil settings. To represent Refuge’s feminist perspective and philosophy E I/T Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, applicable with a range of E I individuals and agencies Evidence of the ability to work effectively on own initiative, with minimal E I direct supervision and as part of a team Evidence of the ability to manage in a crisis and to work under pressure E I within a stressful working environment Flexible and proactive approach to working, with good organisational and administrative skills E I Proficient in Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook, access), and to collect and analyse statistics E I/T The ability to be aware of the impact of their behaviour upon others, E I with a commitment to continuous development General A commitment to follow the policies, procedures and philosophical E I principles of Refuge and be committed to empowerment, support and equality which underpin all of the work undertaken by Refuge. *Assessment method: A: Application I: Interview T: Test Notes This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Due to the nature of our work it will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions which are not protected under the Act.
Understanding of issues relating to the safeguarding of children Up to date knowledge of housing, criminal, civil and welfare rights legislation relating to gender based violence Good written and verbal communication with the ability to compile and structure casework for use in criminal and civil settings. To represent Refuge’s feminist perspective and philosophy Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, applicable with a range of individuals and agencies Evidence of the ability to work effectively on own initiative, with minimal direct supervision and as part of a team Evidence of the ability to manage in a crisis and to work under pressure within a stressful working environment Flexible and proactive approach to working, with good organisational and administrative skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook, access), and to collect and analyse statistics The ability to be aware of the impact of their behaviour upon others, with a commitment to continuous development E E E E E E E E E E I/T I/T I/T I/T I I I I I/T I General A commitment to follow the policies, procedures and philosophical principles of Refuge and be committed to empowerment, support and equality which underpin all of the work undertaken by Refuge. E I *Assessment method: A: Application I: Interview T: Test Notes This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Due to the nature of our work it will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions which are not protected under the Act.