Personal attributes
Essential
Sensitivity
Flexibility
A commitment to working to protect the welfare of children.
The ability to work under pressure.
Able to work individually and as part of a team.
Enthusiasm to learn and implement a variety of intervention methods.
A positive attitude towards service users and colleagues.
Desirable
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Qualifications and relevant training
Essential
5 GCSEs grade C or above
Desirable
Qualification in children area of work (NVQ 3, Diploma in Well-being Studies, Child Development)
Evidence of relevant personal development through in-service training
Relevant experience
Essential
Experience of working directly with young people and their families.
Experience of planning work in a structured and effective manner.
Experience of working effectively with others (colleagues, families, and agencies).
Experience of working independently and as part of a team.
Attend and contribute to meetings.
Desirable
Experience of working with children and families who have experienced difficulties in their lives.
Experience of giving analytical feedback on work and progress in individual cases
Skills and specialist knowledge
Essential
Good communication skills
IT skills
Knowledge of the needs of children and their development.
Understanding of and commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppressive practices
Able to interpret and record events correctly and clearly.
Current and clean driving licence.
The ability to prepare high-quality reports through the medium of Welsh and English.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Desirable
Knowledge of developing personal skills e.g., parenting, methods of dealing with behaviour.
Language requirements
Listening and Speaking - Higher
Able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general day to day topics in the field in order to present information and express opinions.Able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it in Welsh or English.
Reading and Understanding - Higher
Able to understand standard written Welsh and English; both formal and informal.Able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports, articles through the medium of Welsh and English in order to fulfil the post.
Writing - Higher
Present written information confidently by letter, more detailed and technical report formats, and respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and opinion in Welsh and English (help is available to check the work).
