Staff Qualifications

The manager should be:

• A person of integrity and good character;
• Having regard to the size of the Service, its Statement of Purpose, and the number and needs of the young people:
  • A person having the appropriate experience, qualification and skills to manage the Service effectively and support young people with their needs;
  • Physically and mentally fit to manage the Service; and
• Full and satisfactory information is available in relation to the person in respect of each of these matters:
• Proof of identity including a recent photograph;
• A DBS check at the appropriate level;
• Two written references, including a reference from the person's most recent employer, if any;
• Where a person has previously worked in a position whose duties involved work with children or vulnerable adults, verification, so far as reasonably practicable, of the reason why the employment or position ended;
• Documentary evidence of any relevant qualification;
• A full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.

In relation to staff, the following requirements should be met:

1. The individual is of integrity and good character;
2. The individual has the appropriate experience, qualification and skills for the work that the individual is to perform;
3. The individual is mentally and physically fit for the purposes of the work that the individual is to perform; and
4. Full and satisfactory information is available in relation to the individual (e.g. enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check, 2 written references, evidence of relevant qualifications and full employment history (including where a person has previously worked in a position involving work with children, young people or vulnerable adults, verification of why the employment or position ended)).