Knowledge, Experience and Training

Experience:

• Experience of working in a school setting, or another setting that supported the wellbeing and safety of children and young people

• Experience of working with children, families and external agencies

• Experience of building intervention plans to support a child or young person’s individual needs

• Experience of writing referrals and processes for external agencies

Knowledge and Understanding:

• Understanding of the needs of children and young people, and the challenges that they face

• Understanding of the complex nature of student care

• Understanding of the external agencies available to support children and young people, and the roles that they hold in doing so

• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and guidelines

• Knowledge of Cura/CPOMS and other online safeguarding resources and systems

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to establish good working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and external agencies, and to demonstrate effective team work

• Good communication skills

• Ability to generate ideas and provide creative solutions to support young people

• Solid written communication skills to ensure that records are kept accurately, and that information is communicated with external agencies effectively

Personal Qualities:

• Passionate and committed towards strong student care

• Resilient when advocating for students with external agencies

• High standards of professionalism and confidentiality

• Flexibility to a range of professional situations

• Reliable with an excellent level of attendance and punctuality

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to be reflective and self-critical

Desirable:

• Experience of working as a Designated Safeguarding Practitioner