We are seeking a Registered Service Manager to join our team. You will work alongside people who use our services, supporting in a range of activities, including developing independence in daily living, accessing work/education and leisure activities.

We are open to considering flexibility in working hours for the successful candidate, where operational requirements allow.

At Autism Initiatives we work alongside autistic people, providing specialist services tailored to each individual. Our Values, shown below, underpin every aspect of the organisation’s culture and activities in NI:

Autism-Focused, Respect, Excellence, Empowerment, Collaboration, Commitment to Change and Rights-based.

Given the nature of the role, these positions are subject to an enhanced Access NI check for the successful applicants. The cost of which will be met by the organisation.

You will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide.  Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.

• Competitive salary.
• Employer pension scheme.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Access NI paid.
• NISCC fee paid after two years service.
• Generous paid annual leave.
• Incremental increases to annual leave.
• Paid bank and public holidays.
• Birthday leave.
• Option to buy and sell annual leave.
• Long service awards.
• Monthly staff cash prize draw.
• Blue light discount card.
• Employee Refer a Friend initiative.
• Free Autism specific training.
• Comprehensive induction training.
• On the job learning.
• Buddy/mentor for new staff.
• Funded QCF development opportunities.
• Continuous learning & development opportunities.
• Line management support structure.
• Regular 121 meetings.
• Annual Performance review.
• Culture of recognition.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme (confidential counselling helpline) available from day one of employment. Offering free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Medicash health scheme, subject to eligibility.
• Menopause support line as part of Medicash scheme.
• Career break policy.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Compassionate & Bereavement leave.
• Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and more.

Essential Shortlisting Criteria

• Meet the RQIA requirements to be a Registered Manager in a residential service, when
taking up appointment i.e. Relevant Health or Social Care professional qualification; or
Level 5 Diploma (QCF5) in Leadership for Health and Social Care services (this must
include Adult Residential Management, for managing a residential service); or other
relevant Diploma/Degree/Post-Graduate qualification in Management and Leadership
in Health and Social Care (which must include Adult Residential Management).

• Have the qualifications and required experience (in a health and social care setting, and
at a Senior level), with a minimum of one year supporting groups in a residential setting.
You should be able to meet RQIA criteria to be a Registered Manager of a Residential
service on appointment. See appendix one for full criteria.

• Working knowledge of supporting people who have Autism, communication difficulties
and associated complex needs.

• Full valid UK driving licence, held for at least one year, with access to own car and
with business insurance on appointment.

• Knowledge of statutory and legislative requirements and application of a ‘rights based
ethos’, in line with Residential Care Agencies Minimum Standards.

• NISCC registration.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.

*Please note that all interviews for this position will be conducted in person at our head office – Office 1 & 2, Linden House, Beechill Business Park, 96 Beechill Road, Newtownbreda, Belfast, BT8 7QN*

‘Autism Initiatives are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in employment and service delivery’.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however, we particularly welcome male applicants and also those from a Protestant Community background, as these cohorts are currently under-represented.

Benefits of working with us

In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.

Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more
• Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Additional paid holidays after 2 years’ service
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
• Refer a friend scheme with cash rewards for helping us to find more great team members
• Cycle to Work scheme

Before you start

Autism Initiatives is committed to working in partnership with the People Supported, their families, commissioners and others to provide a specialist, Autism specific, person centred and outcome focussed service for people with Autism Spectrum Conditions.
All staff are expected to:
•Work in the context of Autism Initiatives’ Vision, Mission and Philosophy and to use our ‘Five Point Star’ approach in order to support the People Supported in achieving their goals.
•Work to develop their abilities in line with the Autism Initiatives Competency Framework.
•Recognise the positive abilities of the People Supported and support our shared belief in lifelong learning.
•Adhere to the Autism Initiatives’ Code of Conduct and the NI Social Care Council’s Code of Practice (NISCC), showing a high degree of professionalism, resilience, and a willingness to remain committed during particularly demanding times.

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