Deputy Officer in Charge

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Cardiff to assist with the appointment of a Deputy Officer in Charge, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £18.35 - £24.06 per hour

Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Officer in Charge to join a new Children's Residential Home in Cardiff. This rewarding role involves supporting the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care and ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people in a safe, nurturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day management and administration of the Children's Home.
• Ensure children and young people receive high-quality, person-centred care that meets their emotional, physical, educational, cultural, and health needs.
• Promote independence, participation, and positive outcomes for young people.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families, professionals, and the local community.
• Supervise, support, and develop the residential care team.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent qualification meeting Social Care Wales registration requirements.
• Knowledge of The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 and relevant childcare legislation.

Essentials:

• Proven experience in a senior role within a Children's Residential Care setting.
• Experience managing or supervising staff within a residential childcare environment.
• Experience working with behaviour support models of care.
• Ability to complete assessments, prepare reports, and chair professional meetings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child development.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

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 opening 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. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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