ARC Support Worker
ARC Support Worker
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Job Description
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Cardiff to assist with the appointment of a ARC Support Worker to work in a residential care setting.
We have both regular shifts (37 hours per week) and bank shifts available. Please note that we dont offer sponsorship and the worker should be able to work full time without restrictions. We would need 5 years work references checked out before you start the shifts.
Rate of Pay: 14.09 - 18.42per hour
Summary:
The Adolescent Resource Centre (ARC) and Edge of Care Service is an innovative partnership between Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council supporting young people aged 1117 who are at risk of entering care.
As an ARC Support Worker you will play a key role in delivering flexible responsive and outcome-focused support packages including respite outreach intervention and family support. Working directly with adolescents and their families at times of need you will help them develop problem-solving skills build resilience and achieve sustainable positive change.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to tailored care packages including respite outreach family support and therapeutic interventions.
- Support young people and families to build resilience problem-solving capacity and confidence in managing difficulties.
- Promote safeguarding and ensure all practice complies with statutory requirements and organisational policies.
- Deliver structured evidence-based interventions to young people and families to reduce risks strengthen relationships and prevent family breakdown.
Qualifications:
- Relevant vocational qualification (e.g. NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care Support Work or equivalent).
Essentials:
- Experience of working with adolescents and families particularly those presenting with challenging behaviour.
- Understanding of child development safeguarding and the issues impacting young people and families at risk of care.
- Full driving licence and access to a car.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
- This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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Employment Type
Full Time
