Residential Deputy Manager - Emergency and Assessment Provision

This is an exciting time to join Bridgend CBC as we continue to remodel the way we meet the needs of children who need our support in line with the Welsh Government agenda to end profit in children's residential services in Wales.
Golygfa'r Dolydd (Meadows View) is a purpose-built home that provides assessment, care and support for young people from 6 to 17 years of age. Up to seven young people of any gender can be placed at the service at any one time: four in the assessment unit and three in the emergency unit.
Golygfa'r Dolydd offers a therapeutic environment for children and young people, using a trauma informed approach to provide the most effective support possible. Enabling them to understand their individual circumstances, develop resilience and self-care skills.
Golygfa'r Dolydd has an onsite Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst who co-ordinates the assessment and therapeutic interventions for young people and will work closely with the staff to develop bespoke Positive Behavioural Support Plans designed to reduce challenging behaviours and support positive behavioural change.
As the Residential Deputy Manager you will need to be qualified to the required level in leadership and management as listed in the Qualification framework for the Social Care Sector in Wales. You will also need to be registered with Social Care Wales and have experience of meeting the regulatory requirements of RISCA and CIW processes in relation to inspection.
We require a committed deputy manager with who will assist the manager in leading the home and staff team in order to further develop the service and improve outcomes for the young people of Bridgend.
The post requires a passionate and committed individual who can support the manager to drive the service forward seeking continual and on-going improvement.
Can you work to the highest of standards, ensuring that the home remains compliant with Regulatory Requirements and supports children and young people to achieve the best possible outcomes? If so, we would love to hear from you!

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Sleeping In, Weekend Working, Emergency Response are a requirement of this post.

Closing Date: 02 April 2025

Shortlisting Date: 03 April 2025

Interview Date: 10 April 2025

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