Company Description
OXFORDSHIRE CARE LTD is a care provider based in Greater Oxford Area. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality residential care for children and young people who require a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. It works in partnership with local authorities, schools, and health professionals to promote positive outcomes and personal development. Prospective team members can expect a values-driven culture that prioritizes safeguarding, respect, and child-centered practice.
Role Description
The Children’s Home Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Oxford Area, responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of a residential children’s home. The role includes overseeing care plans, ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of children and young people, and maintaining high standards of safeguarding and regulatory compliance. The Manager will lead and support a multidisciplinary staff team through supervision, training, and performance management, fostering a positive and therapeutic environment. Daily duties also involve managing budgets, coordinating with external agencies, maintaining accurate records, and preparing for inspections and reviews. The role requires active participation in rota planning, incident management, and continuous service improvement to ensure the home operates safely and effectively.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience managing or supervising in a children’s residential care setting, with strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding, child protection procedures, and relevant UK regulations and standards (e.g., Ofsted frameworks, Children’s Homes Regulations).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with children, families, and professional partners.
- Strong organizational, record-keeping, and report-writing skills, including the ability to manage budgets, rotas, and compliance documentation.
- Relevant professional qualification, such as Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards this), and previous experience in social care or child-focused services.
- Ability to work on-site on a full-time basis, respond effectively to emergencies, and maintain resilience in a demanding, emotionally complex environment.
- Enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK; a valid driving license is highly desirable for travel between services and partner agencies.
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