Disability Service Development Manager

About Us

Together, we're shaping children's social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire.

In our Children, Education, & Families directorate, we're committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire 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! We're 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.

Together, we're the moment makers and we're focused on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here, you'll look around and say, "I make a difference". Because we're all creating lasting change to people's lives in Oxfordshire.

Everyday you'll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. We're not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives.

We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself - while raising the bar for the future of children's social care.

Are you in?

About the Role

The Children's Disability Team work with disabled children and their families, assessing their need for social care services and supporting Child in Need and Child Protection plans; children subject to Care Proceedings, Children We Care For and Leaving Care adults.

This is a rewarding opportunity, to ensure that services are planned and delivered in a way that maximises participation and reflects children's rights in relation to services being provided; to act on views of children and young people and demonstrate that children's rights are reflected in the work with children and young people.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all County Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies.

Key responsibilities include:

• To ensure a broad range of short break services and other support services is available for disabled children and young people and their families, working in partnership with Early Intervention, SEN and Health Services.

• To develop, commission, monitor and evaluate specialist short break services for disabled children and young people with sever/complex disabilities, in consultation with all stakeholders.

• To contribute to the development and improvement of key transition points within children's services, across adult services and health

• To contribute to the operational management and strategic development of the Service as a member of the Disabled Children Service Management Team

• This post holder is responsible for ensuring that all relevant County policies and procedures are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies

About you

You're free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart. You'll be supportive and energised; you don't accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do.

Fundamentally, you'll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because we're here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.

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.

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Disability Service Development Manager 29 May, 2025 Jobs and careers with Oxfordshire County Council