Job responsibilities
About Us
OCC was fortunate to be successful with bidding for DFE monies to develop and grow our in-house childrens home provisions to enable more Oxfordshire children to remain in Oxfordshire when they become Children We Care For. As a result, we are excited to be opening 4 new childrens homes in 2025 to complement our existing 3 homes.Our childrens homes sit within The Residential and Edge of Care Service which works 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.The strategic aim of this service is to deliver integrated and individualised interventions to promote best outcomes for children and their families. Weve got anambitiousroad ahead, and we need the right talent to help us.
About the Role
The successful applicant will be the Registered Manager for one of our Childrens Homes. Oxfordshires Children's homes provide mid/long- term accommodation for up to 4 children, aged 12 17 years, who may need to live away from home.
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 childrens homes.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent. If you dont yet have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare please but youfeelready for that next step please see the below link to complete the application form regarding our apprentice programme.
- Are you a Childrens Homes Manager looking for your next career step? Then find out more about our Registered Manager Apprentice program.
Rewards and benefits
- Total Reward Package: Valued at £73,058.76 - £77,284.61, which includes salary, annual leave, employer pension contribution, 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 tosupportagile working (where role permits).We are open to discussing your needs and how we can accommodate them, so pleasefeelfree 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, with certification upon completion.
- Apprenticeship Opportunities: Hundreds of apprenticeships to achieve qualifications, fully funded with no repayment required upon leaving.
- 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.
- Inclusion and Staff Networks
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 DisabilityConfidentemployer, 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 alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto 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 arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. 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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