ARC Short Break Worker - Hertfordshire County Council : Job Details

ARC Services offer therapeutic support to young people and their families across Hertfordshire, through many different interventions.

We are looking for friendly passionate people to join our Residential Short Breaks teams to help us make a difference.

No two days are the same as we work in a trauma informed creative way to prevent families breaking down.

Each of the teams work closely with social care teams, education, police, Out of Hours Service and Health.

This role involves supporting young people and their families through creative therapeutic interventions. These take place within both our Residential and their family homes. Promoting and implementing daily routines through support including school runs right through to night time settling.

Essential:

• Experience of working with young people and or families.
• Ability to think on your feet, and remain calm under pressure.
• Demonstratable skills in resilience and ability to look after yourself and others.
• Ability to work 2 out of 4 weekends a month, evenings and bank holidays.
• Computer competency with the ability to record concise detailed reports
• Full UK driving licence with regular access to a car business insurance

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 4 in Residential - You will be required to complete the NVQ Level 4 Apprenticeship in Residential if not already completed – college time is included within your hours.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.