Job Description

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum + Additional £5,000 for Sleep-Ins
Sleep-Ins: £50 per sleep-in (approximately £5,000 extra annually)

Are you an experienced Senior or Deputy in residential childcare, looking for your next career step? We are seeking a committed and dynamic Deputy Manager to join our client in Cardiff. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people, while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the children's home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the staff team, promoting a positive and nurturing environment for both staff and residents.
• Oversee the implementation and review of care plans, ensuring they are tailored to the individual needs of each child.
• Act as a role model for staff, promoting best practices in childcare and safeguarding.
• Manage the home in the absence of the Registered Manager, ensuring continuity of care and support for the children.
• Liaise with external agencies, professionals, and families to promote the welfare and development of the children.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People's Workforce (CYP) or equivalent.
• Experience working in a children's home as a Senior or Deputy Manager.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including sleep-ins.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum with additional earnings from sleep-ins.
• Career Development: Opportunities for further career progression within the organisation.
• Training: Ongoing professional development and training to support your career growth.
• Annual Leave: Generous annual leave entitlement to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Pension: Company pension scheme.

Apply today or alternatively call Stacey from Brook Street Social Care for an informal chat about the role
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Brook Street Social Care is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.