- Experience of working with children and/or families
- Trauma informed outlook
- Full UK manual driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Ability to record concise detailed reports
- Experience in competently using Microsoft packages
- Good IT skills as this post requires use of different IT systems
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
ARC Rapid Response Worker - Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom - Hertfordshire County Council
Description
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Job Title: ARC Rapid Response Worker
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Starting Salary: £29,269 with the opportunity to progress to £32,076 per annum PLUS 6% additional payment.
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce
We are seeking TWO dynamic individuals with the ability to "think on their feet", manage risk and deliver creative interventions to come and join us in our Rapid Response part of ARC Therapeutic Children Services.
Part funded by the NHS we aim to ensure that families receive appropriate, joined up and timely interventions, when they need it most and as such you will need to be flexible and work on a rota system, covering some unsociable hours, weekends, evenings and bank holidays, as well as some regular office-based hours. Shift hours include 4:30pm – midnight, 9:30am – 5pm and occasional mid shifts to cover activities etc.
No two days are the same; they can range from supportive phone calls to families, working alongside the police to deescalate a situation, supporting a young person home from hospital, to running group activities for the young people including geocaching, bike rides, festive events, sporting activities, arts and crafts.
Our team is diverse, with a rich range of experiences and specialisms, along with a passion for supporting families at risk of breakdown.
Key essentials for the role:
So, if you are ready for a new challenge, and meet the above essential criteria, then we look forward to receiving your application.
If appointed, you will receive a full induction and specialist training to help make a difference in this rewarding role.
Closing Date: 24th April
Interview: 1st, 2nd or 3rd May 2024
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Benefits of working for us:
• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Excellent Career Development
• Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Shopping Discounts
• Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes
Disability Confident: We are proud to be a and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).
Safeguarding: Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.