Deputy Officer In Charge

3 Months Contract with a local authority Umbrella Rate: £25.37 per hour umbrella Summary Assist in the management and administration of a new Children’s Home, ensuring it meets all regulatory standards and provides excellent care for vulnerable children and young people.

Responsibilities

Ensure young people receive sensitive care that meets their social, medical, psychological, educational, cultural, and wellbeing needs. Empower young people to have a voice in their decisions and encourage independence. Build positive relationships with families and facilitate community integration using local facilities.

Assist the manager in maintaining the professional competence of the staff team. Manage delegated budgets effectively and monitor the proper use of finances. Coordinate, attend, and chair meetings to promote inclusion and achieve care objectives. Experience Proven senior-level experience working with young people within a residential childcare environment.

Experience managing staff, planning/preparing reports, and undertaking assessments. Experience working with a Behaviour support model of care. Strong knowledge of child development, safeguarding practices, and budget monitoring. Working knowledge of The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016.

Qualifications

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People). Relevant qualification that meets the equivalent criteria for Social Care Wales registration. Additional Information Hours per week: 37 Enhanced DBS required. This is an Onsite role based in Cardiff. We work on a biweekly payment schedule.