Use the WAIS Lookout system on each lone working visit made while delivering the service. To adhere to all WAIS Policies and Procedures Ensure that personal details are up to date with line manager and admin team. Keep Outlook calendar updated with details of how to make contact in an emergency To undertake any other duties commensurate with this post, as requested by the line manager. Person specification Children and Young People’s Support Worker The criteria set out below describes the experience and qualities considered essential in the post of Children and Young People’s Support Worker. The selection panel will draw up a shortlist according to how well applicants meet the criteria. Please note that the criteria are not listed in order of importance. PERSON SPECIFICATION A I T D Domestic violence and related fields qualifications Hold a relevant qualification or have equivalent √ √ √ experience of working directly with vulnerable children and people. Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact of √ √ √ children and young people and their mothers/carers Knowledge, Experience and Skills Understanding of issues affecting children and young √ √ √ people who have witnessed / been exposed to domestic abuse. Good understanding of safeguarding policy and √ √ procedures Good understanding of child development and the √ √ impact of trauma on a child’s development Experience of working one to one with vulnerable √ √ children/Young people that have experienced trauma e.g. in education, play/youth work, community work or a domestic violence related field Ability to be self-motivated and to work effectively on √ √ own initiative and as a member of a team which includes volunteers Experience of working in a multi-agency setting e.g √ √ √ working in partnership with voluntary and statutory services Excellent time management and organisational skills √ √
Use the WAIS Lookout system on each lone working visit made while delivering the service. To adhere to all WAIS Policies and Procedures Ensure that personal details are up to date with line manager and admin team. Keep Outlook calendar updated with details of how to make contact in an emergency To undertake any other duties commensurate with this post, as requested by the line manager. Person specification Children and Young People’s Support Worker The criteria set out below describes the experience and qualities considered essential in the post of Children and Young People’s Support Worker. The selection panel will draw up a shortlist according to how well applicants meet the criteria. Please note that the criteria are not listed in order of importance. PERSON SPECIFICATION A I T D Domestic violence and related fields qualifications Hold a relevant qualification or have equivalent experience of working directly with vulnerable children and people. √ √ √ Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact of children and young people and their mothers/carers √ √ √ Knowledge, Experience and Skills Understanding of issues affecting children and young people who have witnessed / been exposed to domestic abuse. √ √ √ Good understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures √ √ Good understanding of child development and the impact of trauma on a child’s development √ √ Experience of working one to one with vulnerable children/Young people that have experienced trauma e.g. in education, play/youth work, community work or a domestic violence related field √ √ Ability to be self-motivated and to work effectively on own initiative and as a member of a team which includes volunteers √ √ Experience of working in a multi-agency setting e.g working in partnership with voluntary and statutory services √ √ √ Excellent time management and organisational skills √ √
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