Registered Manager - Children's Residential Homes

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Registered Manager to lead one of its new Children's Homes. This role involves managing care for vulnerable children, overseeing staff, and ensuring compliance with high standards. Candidates should have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, along with relevant experience in a supervisory role. This position offers a comprehensive rewards package, including relocation support and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Total Reward Package valued at £73,058.76 - £77,284.61

Relocation Support up to £8,000

Generous Annual Leave up to 33 days

Flexible Working options

Comprehensive Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing Support

Training and Development opportunities

Access to local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in residential care of children within the last 5 years.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory role in a residential childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage one of the Children's Homes providing care for up to 4 children aged 12-17.
• Ensure high standards of care in line with OFSTED ratings.
• Implement individualised interventions for children's welfare.

Skills

Supervision and management of staff

Knowledge of managing residential children’s homes

Experience in residential care of children

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)

Job description

Overview

OCC was successful in bidding for DFE monies to develop and grow our in‑house children’s home provisions to enable more Oxfordshire children to remain in Oxfordshire when they enter care. We are opening 4 new children’s homes in 2025 to complement our existing 3 homes. Our children’s 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 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.

About the Role

The successful applicant will be the Registered Manager for one of our Children’s Homes. Oxfordshire’s 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 an enthusiastic and 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 children’s homes.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent. If you don’t yet have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, please consider the apprentice programme. See the below note for applying.
• Are you a Children’s Homes Manager looking for your next career step? Then find out more about our Registered Manager – Apprentice programme.

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. Occupational sick pay is provided when unwell and unable to work.
• Relocation Support: 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: Flexible working culture to help balance work and personal life; technology to support agile working where the role permits. We are open to discussing needs and how we can accommodate them.
• Good to Outstanding OFSTED Rating: We are proud to maintain high standards in our services.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme: Local government pension scheme with employer contribution up to 19.9%.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to advice and support for work, personal, and family life.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: 24/7 access to health and wellbeing resources.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies: Family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, and adoption entitlements; childcare vouchers and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Training and Development: Wide range of learning and development opportunities, including continuous professional development for 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 managers with certification on 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 a child‑centred service, including psychologists and clinical/medical interventions.
• Secondment Opportunities: Opportunities for secondment within the local authority to develop your career.
• Inclusion and Staff Networks: Access to staff networks and inclusive opportunities.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Oxfordshire County Council values a 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 maternity or family leave. We have staff network groups providing 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 meet the essential criteria. For those leaving care without further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those meeting the essential criteria within three years of leaving the service.

Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. 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 role and service requirements.

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