Senior Deputy Manager, Children’s Home

Brackenberry; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenberry is assisting a Local Authority in Cardiff to recruit a Deputy Officer on a 3-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension at the client’s discretion.

The Deputy Officer will support the Manager with day-to-day home management and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for children and young people. Availability to start immediately or on short notice is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at a senior level within a residential childcare setting.
• Experience in managing and supporting staff teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff and provide effective support to young people.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and duty of care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager with the effective management and administration of the Children's Home.
• Ensure young people receive sensitive, individualised care that meets their social, racial, medical, psychological, educational, cultural, physical and health and wellbeing needs.
• Empower young people to have a voice in decisions about their lives and futures, while promoting independence.
• Build positive relationships with families, professionals and other relevant stakeholders.
• Promote consultation, participation and inclusion in the care and decision-making process.
• Support young people to integrate into the local community and make appropriate use of local facilities.

Skills

Senior experience

Staff management

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)

Job description

Brackenberry is assisting a Local Authority in Cardiff to recruit a Deputy Officer on a 3-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension at the client’s discretion.

The Deputy Officer will support the Manager with day-to-day home management and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for children and young people. Availability to start immediately or on short notice is required.