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The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
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.
Main Duties of the Job
As manager, you will 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 serve now and into the future while ensuring value for money.
Responsibilities
You will ensure the Shared Lives Scheme meets all requirements of the Health and Social Care Act (2008) and other relevant legislation and guidance, provide personalised information and advice to individuals, families, and carers, and ensure the team meets all professional standards. You will also:
- 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.
- Support people 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.
- Champion evidence‑based practice and stay up to date with developments (Care Quality Commission, Shared Lives Plus, RiPFA, SCIE, DoH).
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 people supported. Registered office is Abbey Centre, Audlett Drive, Abingdon.
Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
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. You are a self‑leader, passionate about promoting peoples strengths, kind and caring, and an advocate for equality and integrity. You are committed to ongoing professional development and upholding the highest professional standards.
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 (employer’s contribution up to 19.9%).
- Relocation package up to £8,000 for newly appointed employees (conditions apply).
- Regular monthly formal and informal support and 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.
CommitmentsEquality, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
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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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