Critical thinking and assessment skills. This includes the ability to investigate and analyse a situation quickly summarise and make appropriate action plans based on complex information from a variety of sources, maintaining a focus on the child’s voice and interests. Strong personal skills in communicating with children and young people, as well as with relevant professionals and other adults involved in their lives or care. This includes the ability to provide sensitive and empathetic responses along with accurate and succinct information. Understanding of the strategic context in which decisions are made with the ability to challenge decision makers firmly and fairly and with impact on behalf of children and young people. Ability to represent children to authorities to secure better services and support and to identify and raise wider strategic and policy issues. Excellent written communication skills to draft responses and letters, summarise information and to adapt messages to the strategic context and preferred tone and style of the Office. Strong organisational and planning skills with ability to manage a large volume of enquiries, adapt to changing priorities and manage and prioritise cases. An ability to build positive relationships and good team working with colleagues and external stakeholders to meet the needs of the service and wider Office. IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Desirable Detailed knowledge of educational rights and entitlements, Skills/Experience particularly for children with disabilities or additional needs. Detailed knowledge of mental health systems and referral pathways, as well as rights and entitlements of children in secure mental health settings. Experience of and interest in policy and public affairs Experience of and interest in qualitative research and engagement with children and young people. Date: September 2018
Critical thinking and assessment skills. This includes the ability to investigate and analyse a situation quickly summarise and make appropriate action plans based on complex information from a variety of sources, maintaining a focus on the child’s voice and interests. Strong personal skills in communicating with children and young people, as well as with relevant professionals and other adults involved in their lives or care. This includes the ability to provide sensitive and empathetic responses along with accurate and succinct information. Understanding of the strategic context in which decisions are made with the ability to challenge decision makers firmly and fairly and with impact on behalf of children and young people. Ability to represent children to authorities to secure better services and support and to identify and raise wider strategic and policy issues. Excellent written communication skills to draft responses and letters, summarise information and to adapt messages to the strategic context and preferred tone and style of the Office. Strong organisational and planning skills with ability to manage a large volume of enquiries, adapt to changing priorities and manage and prioritise cases. An ability to build positive relationships and good team working with colleagues and external stakeholders to meet the needs of the service and wider Office. IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Desirable Skills/Experience Detailed knowledge of educational rights and entitlements, particularly for children with disabilities or additional needs. Detailed knowledge of mental health systems and referral pathways, as well as rights and entitlements of children in secure mental health settings. Experience of and interest in policy and public affairs Experience of and interest in qualitative research and engagement with children and young people. Date: September 2018
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