Registered Manager

Job Introduction

About Us

Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together. 

Our goal is to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice, and we’re seeking the right talent who can help us get there while embracing our value of ‘daring to do it differently' , as we continue to strive to do it better. 

We’ve got an ambitious road ahead, and we’re looking for passionate and experienced Managers to help get us there. 

Play an integral role working alongside our dedicated team during this exciting time of growth as we open 4 new Children’s Homes in 2024 with the aim to enable more Oxfordshire children to remain in Oxfordshire when they become Children We Care For.

This is a rare opportunity for you to make this role your own and to create a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive, with the support from our leadership team to be creative and bold in how you bring our homes to life, as we continue to live into our value of daring to do it differently!

About the Role

Partnering with The Residential and Edge of Care Service, you will work with the most vulnerable children and families, including those on the edge of care, within the Children We Care For system and those preparing for independence.

This is an amazing opportunity to join us to deliver integrated and individualised interventions to promote the best outcomes for children and their families.
 

About you

As an enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Manager, you will have:

• Previous experience of working in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
• Previous experience in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a residential childcare setting.
• Knowledge of managing residential children’s homes.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent.    
• If you don’t yet have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare please but you feel ready for that next step please still apply and we can discuss our apprentice programme. 
   

Rewards and benefits

• Total reward package value of £73,058.76 - £77,284.61 which includes salary, annual leave, pension employer contribution, an annual pay award increase and an employee volunteering scheme and sick pay.
• Relocation expenses of up to £8,000 to support your move in joining us.
• Generous Annual Leave: 30 days plus bank holidays, allowing you to enjoy a healthy work life balance. 
• A flexible Working: We offer a culture of flexible working to help you manage your work and personal life effectively.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme:        A generous local government pension scheme with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%, providing you with financial stability for the future.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24x7 access to health and wellbeing support.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies: Including childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme.
• Regular Training Opportunities: Continuous professional development to enhance your skills and career progression.
• Local and National Discounts: For shopping, travel, insurance, food, health, and leisure activities.
• Essential for Managers Training: A 12 module training program for all managers, with a certificate upon completion.
• Access to Apprenticeships: Hundreds of apprenticeships to achieve qualifications, fully paid for with no requirement to pay back upon leaving.
• Access to all Oxfordshire County Council resources to ensure a child centred service such as psychologists and clinical and medical interventions.
• Opportunities of secondment within the Local authority to develop your professional career.

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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