1. Exercising statutory authority to safeguard the best interests of children Skills to be demonstrated:
* A high standard of assessment and case analysis
* Ability to produce written work to a high standard
* Communicates effectively and demonstrates empathy with children & families within the family justice system
* Effective communication and joint working with a range of professionals and agencies.
* Negotiation Skills
* Ability to work autonomously
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Ability to prioritise
* Confident decision making to work in high conflict situations * Ability to achieve safe outcomes in areas of conflict
3. Direct Engagement with Children & Families Skills to be demonstrated:
* Use of direct work techniques with children and adults
* Ability to respond to differing case requirements including the needs of children and adults
* Ability to engage children and adults from diverse backgrounds #
* Effective communication skills during engagement with families and others, focusing on the outcome for the child.