Deputy Officer In Charge

Job Description

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.