Shared Lives Team Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

Are you ready to lead a transformation in social care? Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking individual to become the CQC Registered Team Manager for our Shared Lives Scheme.

The Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) Shared Lives Scheme matches individuals needing support with approved carers, enabling them to live as part of the carers household or visit for support, fostering a sense of community and belonging.

As manager, youll drive the strategic development and growth of the service, ensuring regulatory compliance and working collaboratively across Adult Social Care and partner agencies. Your leadership will help build strong communities and deliver real, lasting impact for the people we servenow and into the futurewhile ensuring value for money.

Join us on our journey of Delivering the FutureTogether, our ambitious transformation programme. Were looking for people who embrace our value of daring to do it differently and are committed to continuous improvement. Were reimagining adult social care in Oxfordshire, supporting residents to stay healthy and independent through a strengths-based approach. By collaborating with NHS, care providers, and community groups, we put people at the heart of our workhelping them live the lives they want with the right support. This is the Oxfordshire Way

As Shared Lives Scheme Manager, youll ensure the highest standards of service are planned and delivered inclusively to Oxfordshire residents. Our team is successfully delivering on an exciting Strategic Development Plan, expanding our reach across Adult and Childrens Social Care through innovative marketing, media campaigns and developing new ways of working. Now, we need you to lead the next chapteridentifying and implementing opportunities for further growth, especially supporting young adults leaving care.

Youll ensure the Shared Lives Scheme meets all requirements of the Health and Social Care Act (2008), and other relevant legislation and guidance. Youll provide personalised information and advice to individuals, families, and carers, and ensure the team meets all professional standards.

About the Role and Team

Work location: Various locations across Oxfordshire.A combination of remote, face to face and office-based working is expected depending on the needs of the peoplesupported. Registered office is Abbey Centre, Audlett Drive, Abingdon

Vetting requirements:This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check

Were transforming how our frontline social workerssupportcommunities to achieve the best outcomes for every person.Through strengthened supervision, ongoing professional training, and manageable caseloads, you can bring your best self to your work.As a financially stable local authority, our investment in Adult Services has created new opportunities. Were looking for an energetic, passionate Team Manager to help shape and deliver our teams.

Youll work alongside multi-disciplinary teams and partners to:

• Empower people to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas to improve and maintain independence.
• Use a strengths-based approach to promote wellbeing and help people achieve their goals.
• Supportpeople and carers to ensure their voices are heard, including through advocacy.
• Manage staff in line with council policies and procedures, handling caseload and staffing issues appropriately, and providing specialist advice in line with evolving best practice.
• Championevidence-based practice and stay up to date with developments (Care Quality Commission,SharedLives Plus, RiPFA, SCIE, DoH).

About You

You are an experienced Social Care professional with proven management experience, driven to do things differently and find creative solutions with people, not just for them. Youre a self-leader, passionate about promoting peoples strengths, kind and caring, and an advocate for equality and integrity. Youre committed to ongoing professional development and upholding the highest professional standards.

Our Rewards and Benefits

• Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme (employers contribution up to 19.9%)
• Relocation package up to £8,000 for newly appointed employees (conditions apply)
• Regular monthly formal and informalsupportand supervision
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, including career progression and the chance to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor, or Adult Mental Health Practitioner

Learn more here: Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Are you a qualified Social Worker or Occupational Therapist returning to Adult Social Care? Needsupportto re-register with Social Work England or HCPC? Wed love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sam Harper on 07584 909482 or

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 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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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxfordshire

OX14 3GB

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)