Deputy Officer in Charge
Deputy Officer in Charge
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07-08-2025
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Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
We are seeking a confident and capable Deputy Officer in Charge to support the management of a new children s residential home.
This is a vital leadership role within a service dedicated to providing short-term placements (up to 12 weeks) for some of our most vulnerable children and young people.
The successful candidate will assist in delivering high-quality care ensuring regulatory compliance and helping shape a safe nurturing environment where young people can thrive.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day management and administration of the children s home.
Deliver and monitor high standards of care in line with all relevant legislation and best practice guidance.
Ensure each child s individual social emotional educational cultural physical and health needs are met.
Empower young people to participate in decisions affecting their lives and promote independence.
Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with families carers professionals and community stakeholders.
Support staff development and performance through supervision mentoring and performance management.
Contribute to effective budget management ensuring appropriate and monitored use of financial resources.
Coordinate and chair meetings where necessary promoting inclusion and clear outcomes.
Ensure the home operates in compliance with the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 and other relevant statutory requirements.
Skills/Experience:
Proven experience in a senior role within a residential childcare setting.
Relevant qualification that meets the criteria for registration with Social Care Wales.
Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent.
Knowledge of relevant legislation safeguarding practices and child development.
Familiarity with behaviour support models of care and trauma-informed approaches.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Ability to complete assessments prepare detailed reports and chair professional meetings.
Experience in budget monitoring and use of financial management systems.
Excellent organisational communication and problem-solving skills.
A commitment to upholding and promoting the rights dignity and well-being of children and young people.
Additional Information:
Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week.
Proven experience in a senior role within a residential childcare setting. Relevant qualification that meets the criteria for registration with Social Care Wales. Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent. Knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding practices and child development. Familiarity with behaviour support models of care and trauma-informed approaches. Strong leadership and people management skills. Ability to complete assessments, prepare detailed reports, and chair professional meetings. Experience in budget monitoring and use of financial management systems. Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills. A commitment to upholding and promoting the rights, dignity and well-being of children and young people.
Education
Relevant qualification that meets the criteria for registration with Social Care Wales. Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent.
Employment Type
Full Time
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