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Who You Are We are looking for a confident, independent, and effective Deputy Manager for our new Childrens Home in Cardiff. You should have proven experience at a senior level working with young people within a residential childcare environment and hold a relevant qualification that meets the criteria for Social Care Wales registration along with a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People). Excellent communication and organisation skills are essential. What the job involves As a Deputy Officer in Charge, you will lead, inspire, motivate, and develop the home, the staff, and the wellbeing of the young people we serve. You will assist in the management and administration of the home, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and provision of quality care for children, typically staying up to 12 weeks. Your responsibilities include ensuring sensitive and empowering services for young people, building positive family relationships, fostering community connections, maintaining professional competence of the staff team, managing delegated budgets, and coordinating meetings to promote inclusion and achieve objectives. Skills Knowledge of The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 Budget monitoring and management skills Understanding of child development and young people''s needs Ability to undertake and complete assessments Experience with a Behaviour support model of care Planning, organising, and report preparation skills Experience in managing staff Understanding of safeguarding and promoting young people''s interests Problem-solving and decision-making skills