Personal specification
| Minimum criteria | Desirable criteria | |
| Qualifications |
Good Basic Education. | Qualifications in Child or Social Care. |
| Experience |
Experience of working with Children/ Young People and Families. | Direct work with Children in a residential setting or within a Local Authority. |
| Knowledge |
Good Basic Knowledge of Child Care Practice. | General Working Knowledge of The Children Act 1989 and understanding of Child/ Human Development. |
| Skills |
Ability to communicate with children and young people. Excellent interpersonal skills in order to communicate with colleagues. Ability to work effectively in a team. Report writing skills and ability to communicate in writing. |
Plus Computer literacy |
| Personal qualities |
Trustworthy and respecting of confidentiality. Flexible. Emotionally Stable. Good Health. Willingness to undergo training. Energetic and Enthusiastic. Holds a full clean driving licence. |






