This is an exciting time to join a service, which puts the individual at the heart of our work. This is an opportunity to support our Residential Managers in an innovative way to help understand and support the needs of this important group of young people.
About the jobWe are looking for a highly skilled and experience Residential Manager to join our residential services as Responsible Individual / Service Manager.
This role is to oversee the running and functioning of the homes and ensure that they comply with Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016.
The successful candidate will lead and manage the performance and compliance of Cardiff's Residential Children's Homes. The Responsible Individual will provide professional guidance to a team of Registered Managers.
What We Are Looking For From YouThe applicant with be a skilled and experienced Service Manager who is confident in their knowledge of RISCA (2016) and its application to practice.
The applicant will have experience of strategic development, budgets, safer recruitment and staffing.
The applicant with be experienced in overseeing multiple teams and is committed to delivering the highest standard of care for children and young people through a trauma-based model.
Additional informationFor an informal discussion about the role please contact Luke.Harrison3@cardiff.gov.uk
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
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