Registered Manager - Young People's Supported Accommodation
| Company: | Oxfordshire County Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £60,955 to £64,482 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Oxford, OX11 8AR |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 26 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Registered Managers Maytree House & Abingdon Foyer
About Us
Lead a home. Shape a future. Change a life.
In our YPSA accommodation services, every young person arrives with their own story, ambitions and challenges. As one of our Registered Managers, you'll do more than manage a supported accommodation service for 16–18-year-olds—you'll create a place where young people feel safe, valued and empowered to build the future they deserve.
About the role
This is an opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational leader to shape a high-quality supported accommodation service that genuinely changes lives. As Registered Manager, you will drive high standards of care and support, champion trauma-informed and child-centred practice, lead a talented workforce, and ensure excellence in regulatory compliance and service development. From celebrating achievements and building confidence to navigating life's biggest challenges, you'll play a pivotal role in creating opportunities for young people that last a lifetime.
About You
We are seeking two Registered Managers to lead our supported accommodation services: one at Abingdon Foyer, which accommodates up to 11 young people, and one at Matthew Wigglesworth House, which accommodates up to 21 young people. Both services also include community-based houses, offering further accommodation for young people. Applicants are welcome to express a preference for either service within their application.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 27th October
Rewards and Benefits
Generous Annual Leave: Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. (pro rata), plus bank holidays - Option to ‘buy’ additional days.
Comprehensive Pension Scheme: A generous local government pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 19.9%, ensuring your financial security for the future.
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to telephone advice andsupport for a wide range of issues related to work, personal, and family life.
Health and WellbeingSupport: 24/7 access to health and wellbeing resources.
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies: A full range of family-friendly policies, including generous maternity, paternity, and adoption entitlements. You can also access childcare vouchers and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Training and Development: A wide range of learning and development opportunities, including continuous professional development to enhance your skills and career progression.
Local and National Discounts: Discounts on shopping, travel, insurance, food, health, and leisure activities.
Access to Resources: Full access to Oxfordshire County Council resources to ensure achild-centred service, including psychologists and clinical and medical interventions.
Secondment Opportunities: Opportunities for secondment within the local authority to further develop your professional career
Ourcommitment to: Equality, 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.
Ourcommitment to: 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.
Ourcommitment to: 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.
Ourcommitment to: 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.
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If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact:
Emma.boswell@oxfordshire.gov.uk
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