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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong leadership and operational management capabilities in children's services, ensuring compliance with Ofsted and CQC standards while fostering a positive and inclusive culture. Proven ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and manage commissioned services for children and families, particularly those with disabilities.
Highest-signal resume keywords
L5 Leadership QualificationExperience Managing Operational ServicesKnowledge of Ofsted Regulatory RequirementsAbility to Lead and Motivate StaffEnhanced DBS Vetting
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Hard Skills
Operational OversightService Delivery ManagementResource PlanningGrant Application ContributionSafeguarding Practices
Soft Skills
Team DevelopmentRelationship BuildingInspiring LeadershipCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Enhanced DBS Vetting
Industry Keywords
Children's ServicesCommissioned ServicesOfsted StandardsCQC StandardsDisability Services
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead three children’s homes across Oxfordshire
- Provide strategic direction, operational oversight and support to the established leadership team
- Inspire and develop colleagues and promote a positive and inclusive culture
- Ensure services deliver the best possible outcomes for children
- Ensure service delivery meets Ofsted, CQC and performance standards
- Act as the Responsible Individual for the homes
- Promote safeguarding practices and advocate for children and families
- Lead and develop a strong team
- Collaborate with business development, fundraising and other colleagues
- Build and maintain effective relationships with commissioners
- Contribute to tenders and grant applications
- Implement necessary changes and oversee resource planning
- Build relationships and provide visible, supportive leadership across the services
Requirements
What you’ll need- L5 Leadership Qualification (or working towards)
- Ability to lead, motivate, and manage staff
- Ability to develop and maintain effective networks and relationships
- Experience managing and delivering placement/commissioned services
- Knowledge of Ofsted regulatory requirements
- Experience managing operational services for children and families, specifically for children with disabilities
- Enhanced DBS Adult & Children vetting required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
- Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages
- Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
- Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers
- Paid annual Wellbeing Day