Deputy Officer in Charge

3 Month Contract WithA local Authority

Job Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Officer in Charge to support the leadership of a new Children’s Home in Cardiff, working with some of the most vulnerable children and young people.

The postholder will assist in the day-to-day management and administration of the home, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and delivering high-quality, child-centred care. The home provides short-term placements of up to 12 weeks, with the aim of understanding each young person’s needs and securing appropriate longer-term placements.

The Deputy Manager will play a key role in leading, inspiring, and developing staff, while promoting the wellbeing, safety, and positive outcomes of the young people in our care.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure young people receive a sensitive, inclusive, and individualised service that meets their social, cultural, racial, medical, psychological, educational, and physical needs

• Promote and safeguard the health, wellbeing, and identity of all young people

• Empower young people to express their views and actively participate in decisions about their lives and future

• Support the development of independence and life skills

• Build and maintain positive relationships with families, carers, and relevant professionals

• Ensure effective consultation and participation of young people and their support networks

• Promote integration within the local community and access to community resources

• Develop and sustain positive relationships with local stakeholders and services

• Support the Registered Manager in maintaining a competent, motivated, and skilled staff team

• Provide supervision, guidance, and support to staff as required

• Lead shifts and act as the responsible person in the Manager’s absence

• Contribute to staff training, development, and performance management

• Assist in ensuring the home operates in line with all regulatory and legislative requirements

• Support the effective management of delegated budgets and monitor expenditure appropriately

• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and placement planning

• Coordinate, attend, and chair meetings, ensuring clear outcomes and inclusive participation

• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation

• Promote a strong safeguarding culture and challenge poor practice

• Ensure compliance with The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 and other relevant legislation

• Uphold duty of care and ensure the protection and best interests of young people at all times

Requirements

• Proven experience working at a senior level within a residential childcare setting

• Experience supporting young people with complex needs and behaviours

• Experience in staff supervision and team leadership

• Experience working within a behaviour support or therapeutic model of care

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People) (or equivalent)

Additional Information

• Bi-Weekly Payments
• 37 hours Per Week