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 Hit the apply button now and follow the steps below: Contact Leasha on 07482 865937 Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge in Children's Services and will also provide expert career advice along the way. We also have a market leading referral scheme of up to £250* so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to contact Leasha at Spencer Clarke Group.*T's & C's apply.