Registered Manager – Children’s Services - Residential

CARDIFF COUNTY COUNCIL; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a manager for new Children’s Homes dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and young people. This role involves leading multi-professional teams and applying innovative, trauma-informed approaches to ensure the well-being of those in care. Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of young individuals during this exciting phase of service development.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing children's services.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and strengths-based approaches.
• Ability to innovate in service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage new Children’s Homes and support vulnerable children.
• Lead multi-professional teams in service delivery.
• Implement innovative practices to meet children's needs.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Strengths-based practice

Leadership

Education

Relevant degree in social work or related field

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available at Cardiff Council Children’s Services, and we are recruiting a manager for our new Children’s Homes working with some of our most vulnerable children and young people. These homes will be fully supported by multi-professional teams which work from a strengths-based (Signs of Safety) and trauma-informed approach to meet the needs of children, young people, and their families.

This is an exciting time to join a service, which puts the individual at the heart of our work. This new provision is an opportunity to be innovative in the way we understand the needs of this important group of young people.

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Mae hwn yn gyfnod cyffrous i ymuno â gwasanaeth sy’n rhoi’r unigolyn wrth wraidd ein gwaith. Mae'r ddarpariaeth newydd hon yn gyfle i arloesi yn y ffordd yr ydym yn deall anghenion y grŵp pwysig hwn o bobl ifanc.