About the team
Hertfordshire County Council believes in keeping young people close, to enable them to maintain their identity, and to maintain links with the community to which they belong, this in turn allows us to support these young people, their families, and friends.
We understand the impact of trauma on children and are passionate about helping these young people find their strengths and explore what they want to achieve with their lives. We believe in nurturing positive relationships and are wholly dedicated to never giving up on a child.
About the role
Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:
"It’s the best job in the World""The work life balance is brilliant""I am at home more than I am at work - both families benefit""’Thanks for running me a bath’ - is what made me smile today - win/win".
If you really want to make a difference to a young person’s life then read on……
It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.
Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person’s family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.
The essence of the role is to su...