Cardiff Council is recruiting a Deputy Officer in Charge for a new Children’s Home in Cardiff, operating at Grade 6. This is a residential childcare role supporting some of the most vulnerable children and young people in Cardiff, with placements of up to 12 weeks aimed at understanding each young person’s needs in greater depth and securing the most appropriate longer‑term placement.
Key responsibilities
- Ensuring young people receive sensitive, holistic care that meets their social, racial, medical, psychological, educational, cultural, and physical needs.
- Empowering young people to have a voice in decisions about their lives.
- Building positive relationships with families and the wider community.
- Supporting professional development of the staff team.
- Monitoring delegated budgets.
- Coordinating, attending, and chairing meetings.
Qualifications
- Hold a relevant qualification meeting Social Care Wales registration criteria, plus a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People).
- Proven senior‑level experience within a residential childcare environment is essential.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of child development.
- Experience of behaviour support models of care.
- Ability to manage staff and safeguard young people effectively.
Rate: £18.85–£24.56 per hour.
Start date: 21 September 2026.
Location: County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4UW.
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What’s on offer
- Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
- Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
- A desirable location with great transport links
- A stable, well‑resourced, and encouraging working environment
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