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Criteria Essential / Desirable

Method of Assessment

QualificationLevel 3 standard of education (A-level) or equivalent experience.

E

Trained to Level 4 in Safeguarding Adults and Children EEvidence of CPD needed to maintain Safeguarding certification

E

ILM Level 3 Certificate in Management, or equivalent gained through in-house programme or experience.

D

Post Graduate Certificate in Social Care DKnowledge & ExperiencePrevious evidence of working in a social care setting and extensive experience in the compilation of contemporaneous notes and Section 11 Audit

E

Experience of managing staff and overseeing a team. ETo have experience in providing personal administrative support at manager level.

D

Experience in working in a complex administrative environment and against tight deadlines.

D

Experience of analysing and interpreting information to develop solutions or solve problems.

E

Experience of managing changing priorities and situations.

E

Experience of planning the use of resources and contributing to financial decisions.

E

Knowledge of the broader activities of the Fire and Rescue Service and working with Trade Unions.

D

Skills & AbilitiesExcellent time management and planning and organisation skills.

E

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Can interpret and update policy and procedures.

E

Confident in using ICT systems such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint (may be role specific systems).

E

Proficient at assessing problems and determining the most appropriate action.

E

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THE PERSONSafeguarding Deputy

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Ability to challenge and negotiate, and act as mediator between partners.

E

Proven ability to develop and deliver appropriate training in Safeguarding Adults and Children.

E

Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills including the ability to produce and share complex information.

E

Able to analyse and interpret data and information to support decision making.

E

Excellent level of interpersonal and negotiation skills, able to communicate professionally and tactfully to build constructive relationships.

E

Can effectively balance own work, priorities and deadlines against managing team(s).

E

Able to implement changes in service provision and contribute ideas and innovative solutions to improve service delivery.

E

Able to use professional judgement and diplomacy to make decisions.

E

OtherRole Specific - The ability to travel around the county may be required.

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Willingness to work flexibly. E Application FormCommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

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Contribute to a positive working environment ensuring commitment to equality and diversity.

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Competency Level

Insp

ire

LeadershipMotivates and empowers others…

B

Effective CommunicationIs open and honest…

B

Adaptability & ChangeSeizes opportunities to improve things…

B

Enga

ge

Develops Self & OthersIs always seeking to improve…

B

TeamworkingIs a team player…

B

Commitment to Diversity & Professional IntegrityActs with integrity…

B

Asp

ire

Strategic PerspectiveSees the big picture…

B

Effective Decision MakingTakes informed action…

B

Achieves ResultsMakes things happen…

B

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