Deputy Officer in Charge

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Officer in Charge, working with some of our most vulnerable children and young people In Cardiff. We are seeking a confident, independent and effective Deputy Manager for our new Children's Home, who can lead, inspire, motivate and develop the home, staff and wellbeing of our young people we serve.

As a Deputy Manager, you will assist in the management and administration of the home, ensuring the home meets all regulatory standards and provides an excellent quality of care to the children and young people who may stay up to 12 weeks. The aim is to understand their needs in greater depth and secure a placement more able to meet their needs. Key responsibilities as Deputy Officer in Charge will include:

* Ensuring that young people receive a sensitive service, which best meets their social, racial, medical, psychological, educational, cultural, physical identity and health and wellbeing needs

* Ensuring that young people are empowered to have a voice when making decisions about their lives, futures and encouraging independence

* Building positive relationships with families and others, ensuring consultation and participation

* Ensuring integration with communities, using local facilities whilst developing and maintaining relationships with the local community * Assisting the manager to ensure the professional competence of the staff team is maintained

* Taking responsibility at the direction of the Manager for e...