Service Manager Inspection Readiness OCC617357

Job details

Salary range: £60,102 - £63,341 per annum 

Work location: County Hall, Oxford

Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working  

Contract type: Permanent 

Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a criminal records check

Closing date: Friday 19th July 2024 

Interview date: Week commencing 12th August 2024

About us

Working together to help Children, young people, and families to thrive.

Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which will enable us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice.  We’re seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of ‘daring to do it differently’, as we continue to strive to do better. 

In our Children, Education, & Families Directorate, we do our very best to help children, young people, and families to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach.

We’ve been consistently rated as “good” by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with.

Learn more about what we’re doing, here: Working for OCC Children’s Services

About the role

Are you passionate about driving quality and ensuring excellence in service delivery?

As part of the Children’s Services directorate at OCC, our Quality Assurance Service is seeking a dedicated Senior Inspection Readiness and Improvement Service Manager! Join us to lead continuous service improvements and ensure we meet OFSTED and DfE statutory requirements. 

In this high-profile service management role, you will play a crucial part in coordinating all aspects of inspection requirements. You'll work closely with Business Support Leads on inspection logistics and coordinate audits and reviews of tracked children.

The post holder will also have line management responsibilities for two Strengthening Practice Leads.

Join us and make a difference! Apply today to be a part of a team that values quality, collaboration, and continuous development.

As part of our team, you will:

• Lead the directorate in being inspection ready and during any statutory inspection.
• Ensure that relevant, clear, and timely communication of complex information is effective before, during and after an inspection, across the Directorate and to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Support practice improvement alongside the Strategic Lead for Practice Improvement and Principal Social Worker through quality assurance activity.
• Ensure proportionate use of the inspection budget for effective preparation and smooth running of inspections.

About you

You will have:

• Experience of operating at a senior and political level in complex situations, preferably in relation to service improvement and inspection readiness, either within local government or within another relevant sector.
• Direct experience of quality assurance in a social care setting, including audit and moderation, and leading practice improvement informed by quality assurance activity and inspection.
• Experience of social care management and supervision, including the supervision of others undertaking quality assurance and/or safeguarding activity.
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills at all levels, including verbal and written communication, report writing, the delivery of presentations and the ability to interpret, analyse and communicate complex written and statistical information.

Please refer to the job description attached to this advert, for a full list of selection criteria.

We would like to hear from you if you are…

• Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds.
• Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do.
• Always learning, with a passion to grow and develop your skills.
• Willing to take responsibility and contribute to the delivery of Oxfordshire County Council’s vision.  
• Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement.

Rewards and benefits

Learn more about how we care for you:

• Culture of flexible working, with technology to support agile working where role permits.
• 30 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday.
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support.
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
• Explore more here

Would you like to know more?

Please click here to view the job description and selection criteria

Learn more about how we support you with our first-class induction training, onboarding care and ongoing personal development.Join our vibrant and passionate workforce and make a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Senay Nidai on senay.nidai@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Application Procedure

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