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PERSON SPECIFICATION |
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The skills, abilities, experience and knowledge outlined below provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively. They also form the selection criteria on which the decision on who to appoint will be made. Please ensure that you show how you meet the criteria outlined below in your application. |
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Relevant Experience, Skills and Knowledge |
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Considerable practice experience as a social worker working with children and families Experience in teaching and/or training in an evidence-based approach to child care policy and practice Research skills and relevant experience of child welfare research An ability to raise and successfully manage multiple research grants Good administrative and management skills Competence in using computers and other information technology |
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Relevant Qualifications |
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A good first degree in a relevant subject A social work qualification A record of recent publications in peer-reviewed journals or comparable outlets |
A masters or PhD in a relevant subject |
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Communication and Interpersonal Skills |
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Strong teaching and student support skills
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Additional Criteria |
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An ability to work independently
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An interest in the broader context of public policy and welfare and therefore able to make a contribution to the inter-disciplinary work of the school |