BRADFORD WOMEN’S AID – PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST: EASTERN EUROPEAN WORKER
ESSENTIAL
Experience
Special knowledge
and skills
1. At least 2 years’ experience of
professional working in a supportive
capacity with women and children who
have experienced domestic abuse.
2. Experience of working with people with
complex needs and challenging
behaviour.
1. Knowledge and understanding of
domestic abuse and its effects especially
in relation to Eastern European women
and children.
2. Ability to speak fluent English and fluency
in an Eastern European language
(Slovak, Latvian or Czech).
3. Knowledge and understanding of the
social and cultural needs of women from
Eastern European countries.
4. Knowledge & understanding of legislation
affecting EE women and the barriers to
accessing housing, supported
accommodation and welfare benefits.
5. Ability to relate positively to women and
children and an active commitment to
user involvement.
6. Cultural awareness in relation to different
minority ethnic groups
7.
Knowledge and understanding of
monitoring and evaluation processes.
8. Strong communication skills including an
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DESIRABLE
1. Experience of providing services to
specified quality standards and
performance targets.
2. Experience and/or understanding of
voluntary sector organisations.
1. To have working knowledge of local key
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voluntary and statutory agencies.
Knowledge of relevant legislation such as
the Domestic Violence Crime and Victims
Act (2004) the Housing Act (1996) and
the Family Law Act (1996).
Knowledge of legislation in relation to
Eastern European migrants.
Knowledge of the issues around
trafficking and forced marriage.
Knowledge of the domestic abuse
recovery cycle.
HOW
IDENTIFIED
Application form,
Interview &
References.
Application form,
Interview &
References.
understanding of partnership working
9. Strong time management and
organisational skills.
10. Awareness of equality and diversity
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Practical and
Intellectual skills
and Qualifications
and Training
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issues and the ability and commitment to
relate this to practice.
Ability to take responsibility as part of a
team for the day to day running of the
floating support service.
Working knowledge of welfare benefits
Working knowledge of legislation around
Eastern European migrants.
Working knowledge of issues around
safeguarding children and how to take
action if required.
Excellent communication skills, verbal
and written.
Good computer literacy skills Ability to
write clear, concise and accurate reports
Strong literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to maintain monitoring and
evaluation processes.
5. Ability to use analytical skills to deal
with complexity.
6. Commitment and willingness to
undertaking training and to attend
conferences, seminars as required
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1. Any relevant qualification e.g. CQSW,
Dip SW, Management, Youth &
Community and relevant degree.
2. Domestic abuse and safeguarding
children.
3. Use of Windows 8 and Access.
4. Evidence of self- development over the
last 2 years.
Application form,
Interview,
References and
Certificates.
Disposition/Attitude
1. Ability to work professionally and
effectively within a continually improving
work environment.
2. Understanding of confidentiality and how
it relates to the organisation as a whole.
3. Commitment and willingness to
contribute to effective team working.
4. Resilient, with a good sense of humour
Application form,
Interview &
References.
Personal
Circumstances
1. To be female.
2. Eligible to work in the UK
3. Able to work flexibly and attend evening
appointments and meetings if required.
4. Car owner/driver with full clean driver’s
license
Application form,
Documentary
Evidence.
Interview.
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