Job Description

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: £17.85 - £23.56 per hour

The Deputy Officer in Charge supports the management of a Children's Home, ensuring vulnerable children and young people receive high-quality care in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment. The role involves assisting with the day-to-day running of the home, leading staff, promoting positive outcomes for young people, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Manager in the day-to-day operation of the Children's Home.
• Ensure children and young people receive high-quality, person-centred care.
• Promote the welfare, safety, independence, and wellbeing of young people.
• Build positive relationships with families, professionals, and community partners.
• Supervise, support, and develop staff to maintain high standards of care.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People).
• Relevant qualification that meets the requirements for Social Care Wales registration.

Essentials:

• Proven senior-level experience within a residential childcare setting.
• Experience managing or supervising staff.
• Knowledge of The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 and related legislation.
• Understanding of child development and the needs of vulnerable young people.
• Experience working with behaviour support models of care.
• Ability to complete assessments and prepare professional reports.

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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