Wandsworth Council
Children‘s Services
PERSON SPECIFICATION FORM
Post: Trainee Social Worker
**NB Only use this form with the downloaded application form. It is not
necessary to complete this form with the online version of the
application form. The Selection Criteria
The selection criteria are a list of the qualities necessary to perform the job
efficiently and effectively. It enables us to assess the suitability of applicants
to be short listed and interviewed.
You must use this form to address each
of the points set out below.
Think about the following:
• What evidence is there that you have the necessary skills, knowledge
and experience? Consider any relevant experience you have acquired
outside work, such as community, voluntary or leisure activities.
• Tell us your strengths. Avoid writing just your career history. Explain
how your experience, skills or knowledge meet the criterion you are
addressing.
•
Always give examples. Make sure the points you make are clear and
relevant.
Applicants short listed for interview will be those who demonstrate that they
meet the selection criteria.
You may use additional sheets if necessary.
Your Name:
You must be able demonstrate that you meet all the essential selection
criteria listed below
1. Hold a degree that can be evidenced, and equates to a UK degree if gained
overseas.
2. Hold and be able to evidence GCSE grade C in Maths and English or equivalent i.e.
Key Skills Level.
3. Have substantial experience of direct work with diverse groups of service users in a
multi-racial social care setting (Local Authority, Health or Voluntary organisation) in either
paid or unpaid capacity, which will provide evidence of an interest in social work with
children and young people and their families.
4. Ability to communicate clearly in writing and face to face with a wide range of people
and agencies on sensitive issues e.g.: writing letters / reports
5. Ability to communicate with children of different ages and abilities and their parents or
carers and encourage meaningful participation in decision making
6. Ability to work in partnership with children and families taking into account racial,
cultural and religious factors
7. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other colleagues and other
professionals, agencies and organisations.
8. Ability to adapt to working in a variety of settings where there are issues of diversity,
including working as part of a team.
9. Ability to participate positively in supervision/practice teaching sessions, taking
personal responsibility for learning.
10. Ability to collect and analyse information from different sources relevant to children
and families social work.
11. Ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines
12. Awareness and understanding of the need for confidentiality in relation to service
user information
13. IT skills i.e. word processing, e-mail, using a data-base and ability to develop
competence in the use of the Council‘s electronic case recording/reporting tool.
14. An understanding of the need for a Council policy on equal opportunities in service
provision and show commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
15. Good sickness absence record in line with Council policy
16. Willingness and ability to travel around the Borough and to and from university.
17. Understanding of the need for Council and Trust Race Policy on service delivery and
as a major local employer.
18. Ability to recognise and challenge racism and other forms of discrimination in work
place and in operational practices.
19. An understanding of and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
20. A general understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and young people and its
relevance to the service area, if appropriate and a willingness to attend training as
required.
Providing any misleading or false information to support your
application or canvassing Councillors or Senior Officers of the Council
directly or indirectly for an appointment will disqualify you from
appointment or, if appointed will render you liable to dismissal without
notice.
I hereby declare that I have understood and complied with the
requirements laid down in the previous paragraph. I also understand
that the Council has to protect the money it deals with and may use the
information I have given to prevent and detect fraud. For this reason it
may also share this information with other organizations dealing with
public money.
SIGNED______________________________DATE____________________ If you are emailing this form, you will be asked to sign it if you are
invited to an interview.
