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:

An opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Officer in Charge to support the management of a Children's Home in Cardiff, working with vulnerable children and young people. The role involves assisting the Home Manager in delivering high-quality care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the development and wellbeing of young people staying in the home for short-term placements.

Responsibilities:

• Support the management and daily operations of the Children's Home.
• Ensure young people receive a service that meets their social, emotional, educational, cultural, and wellbeing needs.
• Promote independence and ensure young people have a voice in decisions about their lives and futures.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families, professionals, and the local community.
• Support staff development and ensure professional standards are maintained within the team.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People).
• Relevant qualification suitable for registration with Social Care Wales.
• Knowledge of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 and current childcare legislation.

Essentials:

• Proven experience working at a senior level within a residential childcare setting.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and child development.
• Experience managing staff and supporting team development.
• Ability to undertake assessments, prepare reports, and chair meetings.

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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