About this role
Job summary Registered Manager - Maytree House or Abingdon Foyer
Lead a home. Shape a future. Change a life.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of Oxfordshire County Council's supported accommodation services for young people aged 16 to 18. As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for creating a safe, supportive and aspirational environment where young people can develop independence, build confidence and prepare for adult life.
You will lead and inspire a dedicated staff team, ensuring the highest standards of care, support and safeguarding are delivered in line with regulatory requirements and best practice. Working in a trauma-informed and child-centred way, you will oversee service development, quality assurance, staffing, performance and continuous improvement whilst promoting positive outcomes for young people.
A key part of the role is developing a culture where young people feel listened to, valued and empowered. You will work collaboratively with internal services, health professionals, education providers and external partners to ensure young people receive coordinated support tailored to their individual needs.
We are seeking an experienced and ambitious leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people, developing staff and delivering high-quality services. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of supported accommodation while making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.
Main duties of the job As a Registered Manager, you will lead a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16 to 18, ensuring high-quality care, safeguarding and support are delivered within a safe, nurturing and aspirational environment. You will inspire and develop staff, drive service improvement and help young people build the skills and confidence needed for adulthood.
About us Oxfordshire County Council Supported Accommodation Services are dedicated to helping young people build safe, stable and successful futures. Through high-quality accommodation, support and guidance, we help young people develop the confidence, independence and life skills they need to transition successfully into adulthood.
Our services provide more than accommodation. They create opportunities, build resilience and support young people to achieve their ambitions. By working in a trauma-informed, child-centred way, we ensure young people feel valued, heard and empowered to make positive choices about their future. As part of Oxfordshire County Council, our supported accommodation services are backed by a wider network of specialist professionals, ensuring young people receive the support they need to thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
Registered Managers Maytree House & Abingdon FoyerAbout Us
Leada home. Shape a future. Change a life.Every young person arrives with their own story, ambitions and challenges. As our Registered Manager, you'll do more than manage a supported accommodation service for 1618-year-oldsyou'll create a place where young people feel safe, valued and empowered to build the future they deserve.
About the roleThis is an opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational leader to shape a high-quality supported accommodation service that genuinely changes lives. As Registered Manager, you will drive high standards of care and support, champion trauma-informed and child-centred practice, lead a talented workforce, and ensure excellence in regulatory compliance and service development. From celebrating achievements and building confidence to navigating life's biggest challenges, you'll play a pivotal role in creating opportunities for young people that last a lifetime.
About YouWe are looking for two Registered Managers one for Maytree House Didcot and one for Abingdon Foyer, please express your preference within your application.
Rewards and Benefits
Generous Annual Leave: Up to 33 days holiday p.a. (pro rata), plus bank holidays - Option to buy additional days. Comprehensive Pension Scheme: A generous local government pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 19.9%, ensuring your financial security for the future. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to telephone advice andsupportfor a wide range of issues related to work, personal, and family life. Health and WellbeingSupport: 24/7 access to health and wellbeing resources. Enhanced Family Friendly Policies: A full range of family-friendly policies, including generous maternity, paternity, and adoption entitlements. You can also access childcare vouchers and a cycle-to-work scheme. Training and Development: A wide range of learning and development opportunities, including continuous professional development to enhance your skills and career progression. Local and National Discounts: Discounts on shopping, travel, insurance, food, health, and leisure activities. Access to Resources: Full access to Oxfordshire County Council resources to ensure achild-centred service, including psychologists and clinical and medical interventions. Secondment Opportunities: Opportunities for secondment within the local authority to further develop your professional career
Ourcommitmentto: Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt 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 peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.Ourcommitmentto: Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs 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.Ourcommitmentto: SafeguardingOxfordshire 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.Ourcommitmentto: Flexible WorkingWe 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.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact: [email protected]
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Oxfordshire County Council
Address
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OX11 8AR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)