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Deputy Officer in Charge - Children’s Home

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Posted on Jun 16, 2026 by CV-Library
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£24.6 - £24.6 Hourly
Contract/Project
Description

Key responsibilities as Deputy Officer in Charge will include:

As a Deputy Manager, you will assist in the management and administration of the home, ensuring it meets all regulatory standards and provides an excellent standard of care to the children and young people who may stay for up to 12 weeks. The aim is to understand their needs in greater depth and secure a placement better suited to meet them.

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 the local community by using local facilities whilst developing and maintaining relationships.

Assisting the manager to ensure the professional competence of the staff team is maintained.

Taking responsibility under the direction of the Manager for ensuring that delegated budgets are managed effectively and the use of finances is properly monitored.

Co-ordinating, attending and chairing meetings as required and ensuring that meetings are conducted in a manner which promotes inclusion and achievement of objectives.

Qualification – Essential

GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.

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

Relevant qualification that meets the equivalent criteria for Social Care Wales registration

Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.

Criteria for Shortlisting - Ideal Candidate Profile:

About you: We are looking for a person who is and has:

Proven experience at a senior level of working with young people within a residential childcare environment.

Relevant qualification that meets the equivalent criteria for Social Care Wales registration, in addition to a

Excellent communication and organisation skills

Knowledge of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 and other current legislative requirements.

Knowledge of budget monitoring and management systems.

Knowledge of child development, appreciation of the needs of young people.

Ability to undertake and complete assessments.

Experience of working with a Behaviour Support Model of Care.

Ability to plan, organise, and prepare reports and chair meetings.

Experience in managing staff.

Ability to understand own duty of care, to safeguard and promote the interests of young people and challenge inappropriate practices.

Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Essential Compliance Requirements

3 Years References/Work History

Enhanced DBS

Willing to engage in the mandatory pre-screening application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace

Reference: 225254960

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Deputy Officer in Charge - Children’s Home

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 16, 2026 by CV-Library

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Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£24.6 - £24.6 Hourly
Contract/Project
Description

Key responsibilities as Deputy Officer in Charge will include:

As a Deputy Manager, you will assist in the management and administration of the home, ensuring it meets all regulatory standards and provides an excellent standard of care to the children and young people who may stay for up to 12 weeks. The aim is to understand their needs in greater depth and secure a placement better suited to meet them.

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 the local community by using local facilities whilst developing and maintaining relationships.

Assisting the manager to ensure the professional competence of the staff team is maintained.

Taking responsibility under the direction of the Manager for ensuring that delegated budgets are managed effectively and the use of finances is properly monitored.

Co-ordinating, attending and chairing meetings as required and ensuring that meetings are conducted in a manner which promotes inclusion and achievement of objectives.

Qualification – Essential

GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.

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

Relevant qualification that meets the equivalent criteria for Social Care Wales registration

Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.

Criteria for Shortlisting - Ideal Candidate Profile:

About you: We are looking for a person who is and has:

Proven experience at a senior level of working with young people within a residential childcare environment.

Relevant qualification that meets the equivalent criteria for Social Care Wales registration, in addition to a

Excellent communication and organisation skills

Knowledge of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 and other current legislative requirements.

Knowledge of budget monitoring and management systems.

Knowledge of child development, appreciation of the needs of young people.

Ability to undertake and complete assessments.

Experience of working with a Behaviour Support Model of Care.

Ability to plan, organise, and prepare reports and chair meetings.

Experience in managing staff.

Ability to understand own duty of care, to safeguard and promote the interests of young people and challenge inappropriate practices.

Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Essential Compliance Requirements

3 Years References/Work History

Enhanced DBS

Willing to engage in the mandatory pre-screening application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace
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Reference: 225254960

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