PERSON SPECIFICATION The Person specification provides a list of essential and desirable criteria which a candidate should possess to be able to perform the job. Each of the criteria listed below will be measured through one or a combination of the following: A = Application form/CV; I = Interview; D = Documentation; R = References and T = Test. Job Title: CYP Support Worker Job Purpose: To work with local volunteers, European Volunteers and Haven staff team to deliver therapeutic interventions and resources to support Children and Young People (CYP) whose lives have been devastated by domestic Date: November 2016 violence . Work in line with The Haven Work Plan and Children In Need (CIN) project outcomes to ensure CYP experience improved emotional and behavioural wellbeing throughout the course of the project. Use monitoring tools, Early Help Assessments and Individual Support Plans to measure the CYP journey and track differences made in line with the CIN project outcomes. Develop and establish partnerships with external agencies /organisation within the City of W’ton to ensure integrated and multi-agency working meets the additional needs of CYP. factors essential DESIRABLE HOW IDENTIFIED Must have worked within Children’s Services within the last 2 years and Experience of working in or with the voluntary sector. A have sound knowledge of working within a residential setting. Experience of working with children with special needs I Experience Must have a variety of experience in working directly with and supporting and disabilities. R vulnerable children and young people. Childhood Studies or Youth Work very desirable Experience in supervising/supporting other staff and/or volunteers. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to implementing the A principles of equality and opportunity, anti-discrimination practices and I practices and working within these principles. R Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of Health and Safety issues and T risk assessments related to this post. Knowledge and understanding of Every Child Matters, Children’s Act Knowledge & (2005), Safeguarding principles, policies and procedures which impact on children and young people such as Early Help Assessments, MARF referrals Understanding Demonstrate knowledge of the need to work with parents to support the overall development of the children. Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and practices, First Aid qualified. Knowledge and understanding of therapeutic play and demonstrate the value of play for children in refuge and The Haven Hub. Demonstrate the ability to establish effective working relationships with A Skills & other professionals and service users. I Abilities R
PERSON SPECIFICATION The Person specification provides a list of essential and desirable criteria which a candidate should possess to be able to perform the job. Each of the criteria listed below will be measured through one or a combination of the following: A = Application form/CV; I = Interview; D = Documentation; R = References and T = Test. Job Title: CYP Support Worker Job Purpose: To work with local volunteers, European Volunteers and Haven staff team to deliver therapeutic interventions and resources to support Children and Young People (CYP) whose lives have been devastated by domestic violence . Work in line with The Haven Work Plan and Children In Need (CIN) project outcomes to ensure CYP experience improved emotional and behavioural wellbeing throughout the course of the project. Use monitoring tools, Early Help Assessments and Individual Support Plans to measure the CYP journey and track differences made in line with the CIN project outcomes. Develop and establish partnerships with external agencies /organisation within the City of W’ton to ensure integrated and multi-agency working meets the additional needs of CYP. Date: November 2016 factors essential DESIRABLE HOW IDENTIFIED Experience Must have worked within Children’s Services within the last 2 years and have sound knowledge of working within a residential setting. Must have a variety of experience in working directly with and supporting vulnerable children and young people. Experience in supervising/supporting other staff and/or volunteers. Experience of working in or with the voluntary sector. Experience of working with children with special needs and disabilities. Childhood Studies or Youth Work very desirable A I R Knowledge & Understanding Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to implementing the principles of equality and opportunity, anti-discrimination practices and practices and working within these principles. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of Health and Safety issues and risk assessments related to this post. Knowledge and understanding of Every Child Matters, Children’s Act (2005), Safeguarding principles, policies and procedures which impact on children and young people such as Early Help Assessments, MARF referrals Demonstrate knowledge of the need to work with parents to support the overall development of the children. Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and practices, First Aid qualified. Knowledge and understanding of therapeutic play and demonstrate the value of play for children in refuge and The Haven Hub. A I R T Skills & Abilities Demonstrate the ability to establish effective working relationships with other professionals and service users. A I R
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