About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a new Manager to play an integral role working alongside our dedicated team during this exciting time of growth as we open new Childrens Homes in 2026 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 thesupportfrom 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!
Partnering with the childrens homes, you will work with the most vulnerable children and families, including those on the edge of care, within the Children We Care Forsystem 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.
Main duties of the job
As anenthusiasticand highly motivated Registered Manager, you will have:
within the last 5 years,worked for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children. worked for at least 1 year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a residential childcare setting. Knowledge of managing residential the Childrens Homes Regulations. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent or be willing to work towards this and complete within the first 18 months of working for OCC.
About us
Together, were shaping childrens social care for the future. Every day, our staff are helping to transform the lives of the Children of Oxfordshire.
In our childrens homes, Children Education and Family Directorate, werecommittedto delivering lasting change, by helping the children, and their families of Oxfordshire to thrive and succeed. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational and SLT based practice.
Everyday youll bechallengedin a new way, bysupportingour children, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps Children achieve their ambitions.
We believe thattogether, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of childrens social care.
The childrens homes work in line with the Family Safeguarding Plus model.It is designed to improve the main statutory childrens social work services from the assessment of vulnerable children through and those children who first come into care.
Job description Job responsibilities
About Us
Together, were shaping childrens social care for the future. Every day, our staff are helping to transform the lives of the Children of Oxfordshire.
In our childrens homes, Children Education and Family Directorate, were committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, and their families of Oxfordshire to thrive and succeed. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational and SLT based practice.
Everyday youll be challenged in a new way, by supportingour children, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps Children achieve their ambitions.
We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of childrens social care.
The childrens homes work in line with the Family Safeguarding Plus model.It is designed to improve the main statutory childrens social work services from the assessment of vulnerable children through and those children who first come into care.
About the Role
Were looking for a new Manager to play an integral role working alongside our dedicated team during this exciting time of growth as we open new Childrens Homes in 2026 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!
Partnering with the childrens homes, you will work with the most vulnerable children and families, including those on the edge of care, within the Children We Care Forsystem 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 anenthusiasticand highly motivated Registered Manager, you will have:
within the last 5 years,worked for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children. worked for at least 1 year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a residential childcare setting. Knowledge of managing residential the Childrens Homes Regulations. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent or be willing to work towards this and complete within the first 18 months of working for OCC.
Rewards and benefits
Rewards and benefits Salary: £59,008-£62,422, which includes salary, annual leave, employer pension, annual pay award increase, employee volunteering scheme, and sick pay. When you are unwell and unable to work, we provide occupational sick pay. RelocationSupport: Up to £8,000 to assist with your move when joining us. Generous Annual Leave: Up to 33 days holiday p.a. (pro rata), plus bank holidays - Option to buy additional days. Flexible Working: We cultivate a flexible working culture to help you balance your work and personal life and offer technology to support agile working (where role permits). We are open to discussing your needs and how we can accommodate them, so please feel free to reach out. Good to Outstanding OFSTED Rating:We are proud to maintain high standards in our services. 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. Management Training: A 12-module training programme for all managers. 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 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 peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.
Ourcommitmentto: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.
Ourcommitmentto: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.
Ourcommitmentto:Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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Employer details Employer name Oxfordshire County Council
Address
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Employer's website https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)