Deputy Officer In Charge Location: Cardiff
Job Type: Full-time
Hours per Week: 37
Grade: £35,235 - £39,513
Join our team at the Children's Home in Cardiff as a Deputy Officer In Charge. This role is pivotal in assisting the Manager to oversee the administration and management of the children's homes, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and council policies. The successful candidate will deputise in the Manager's absence and help maintain high standards of care and support for children and young people.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Assist in managing the children's homes in line with statutory legislation and council policies.
Ensure that each young person has a personal plan that reflects their assessed needs and outcomes.
Promote a culture of candour and transparency, ensuring young people's social, medical, psychological, and educational needs are met.
Manage and support the staff team, including recruitment, training, and professional development.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to the development of new policies and procedures.
Organize staff rotas to meet service needs and manage delegated budgets effectively.
Coordinate and chair meetings, promoting inclusion and achieving objectives.