Service Manager Inspection Readiness

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.

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

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