Shared Lives Team Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £54,495 i £57,864 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Oxfordshire, OX14 3GB |
| Cwmni: | Oxfordshire County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | OCC/TP/1253/1816 |
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About Us
Are you ready to lead a transformation in social care? Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking individual to become the CQC Registered Team Manager for our Shared Lives Scheme.
The Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) Shared Lives Scheme matches individuals needing support with approved carers, enabling them to live as part of the carer’s household or visit for support, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
As manager, you’ll drive the strategic development and growth of the service, ensuring regulatory compliance and working collaboratively across Adult Social Care and partner agencies. Your leadership will help build strong communities and deliver real, lasting impact for the people we serve—now and into the future—while ensuring value for money.
Join us on our journey of Delivering the FutureTogether, our ambitious transformation programme. We’re looking for people who embrace our value of daring to do it differently’ and are committed to continuous improvement. We’re reimagining adult social care in Oxfordshire, supporting residents to stay healthy and independent through a strengths-based approach. By collaborating with NHS, care providers, and community groups, we put people at the heart of our work—helping them live the lives they want with the right support. This is the Oxfordshire Way
As Shared Lives Scheme Manager, you’ll ensure the highest standards of service are planned and delivered inclusively to Oxfordshire residents. Our team is successfully delivering on an exciting Strategic Development Plan, expanding our reach across Adult and Children’s Social Care through innovative marketing, media campaigns and developing new ways of working. Now, we need you to lead the next chapter—identifying and implementing opportunities for further growth, especially supporting young adults leaving care.
You’ll ensure the Shared Lives Scheme meets all requirements of the Health and Social Care Act (2008), and other relevant legislation and guidance. You’ll provide personalised information and advice to individuals, families, and carers, and ensure the team meets all professional standards.
About the Role and Team
Work location: Various locations across Oxfordshire.A combination of remote, face to face and office-based working is expected depending on the needs of the peoplesupported. Registered office is Abbey Centre, Audlett Drive, Abingdon
Vetting requirements:This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check
We’re transforming how our frontline social workerssupportcommunities to achieve the best outcomes for every person.Through strengthened supervision, ongoing professional training, and manageable caseloads, you can bring your best self to your work.As a financially stable local authority, our investment in Adult Services has created new opportunities. We’re looking for an energetic, passionate Team Manager to help shape and deliver our teams.
You’ll work alongside multi-disciplinary teams and partners to:
- Empower people to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas to improve and maintain independence.
- Use a strengths-based approach to promote wellbeing and help people achieve their goals.
- Supportpeople and carers to ensure their voices are heard, including through advocacy.
- Manage staff in line with council policies and procedures, handling caseload and staffing issues appropriately, and providing specialist advice in line with evolving best practice.
- Championevidence-based practice and stay up to date with developments (Care Quality Commission,SharedLives Plus, RiPFA, SCIE, DoH).
About You
You are an experienced Social Care professional with proven management experience, driven to do things differently and find creative solutions with people, not just for them. You’re a self-leader, passionate about promoting people’s strengths, kind and caring, and an advocate for equality and integrity. You’re committed to ongoing professional development and upholding the highest professional standards.
Our Rewards and Benefits
- Up to 33 days’ holiday p.a. plus bank holidays – with the option to ‘buy’ additional days
- Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme (employer’s contribution up to 19.9%)
- Relocation package up to £8,000 for newly appointed employees (conditions apply)
- Regular monthly formal and informalsupportand supervision
- Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
- Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, including career progression and the chance to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor, or Adult Mental Health Practitioner
Learn more here: Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk)
Are you a qualified Social Worker or Occupational Therapist returning to Adult Social Care? Needsupportto re-register with Social Work England or HCPC? We’d love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sam Harper on 07584 909482 or
Our commitment 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 peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.
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Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, 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 alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Ourcommitmentto:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
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Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, 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: sam.harper@oxfordshire.gov.uk
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