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Job description

We are seeking a Temporary Registered Manager's to cover maternity to join our team for 9 months (to be reviewed). You will lead a team and work alongside the people who use our services, to promote our vision and mission. At Autism Initiatives we work alongside people with autism, 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. .

Responsibilities

• You will lead a team and work alongside the people who use our services, to promote our vision and mission.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Meet the RQIA requirements to be a Registered Manager when taking up appointment.
• Meet the required years supporting and at Senior Support level or above, as defined within the RQIA standards for a Registered Manager.
• Working knowledge of supporting people who have ASC, communication difficulties and associated complex needs.
• Full UK driving licence held for at least 1 year with business insurance on appointment.
• Knowledge of statutory and legislative requirements and application of a rights based ethos, in line with Day Care and Domiciliary Care Agencies Minimum Standards.
• NISCC registration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Flexibility and resilience: The ability to meet the changing needs of service/service users.

Further Information

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. 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 and 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. Autism Initiatives are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in employment and service delivery. Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641.We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however, we particularity welcome male applicants and also those from a Protestant community background as these cohorts are currently under-represented. Autism Initiatives are an Equal Opportunities employer.  We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in employment and service delivery. Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641.