ARC Manager

We are currently working with a client in Cardiff who is seeking an experienced and motivated ARC Team Manager to lead a specialist service supporting young people We are working with a client in Cardiff seeking an experienced and motivated ARC Team Manager to lead a specialist service supporting young people aged 11-17 on the edge of care. The service uses intensive, strengths-based, trauma-informed interventions to prevent family breakdown and reduce the need for accommodation.

The ARC Team Manager will lead and develop the Adolescent Resource Centre (ARC), managing a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based practice. You will play a key role in service development, ensuring robust responses to adolescent needs while promoting safe, supportive family-based care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ARC service, maintaining high standards of practice and outcomes
• Line manage Support Workers and a Deputy Manager, and oversee sessional therapists
• Implement evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions
• Promote strengths-based practice to keep young people safely within their families
• Provide leadership, supervision, and professional development for staff
• Collaborate with Local Authority teams and external statutory, voluntary, and independent agencies
• Contribute to service expansion and monitor performance, quality, and safeguarding

Key Requirements

• Relevant professional qualification in Social Work, or equivalent in Nursing, Education, Youth Work, or related field
• Experience managing teams within children's or adolescent services
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and strengths-based practice
• Experience supporting young people on the edge of care and their families
• Strong leadership, organisational, and partnership-working skills
• Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for young people and families

Contract Length: 3-6 months with a view to extend to an ongoing contract.
Pay Rate: £23.00-£30.00
Working pattern - 37 hours per week

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Contact Leasha on 07482 865937

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