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Job description

Service Manager Right 4 U. Right 4 U children’s service supports autistic children, young people, and their families in their community and at home. Individual goals may vary depending on individual strengths, interests, and needs. We work closely with individuals and families to ensure that they have the tools and practical assistance needed to achieve their goals. Right 4 U adults service supports autistic adults to engage in their community. Inclusion means different things to different people; therefore, the individual will take the lead in identifying what they want to achieve from the service.

Responsibilities

• Management, monitoring and front-line delivery of the regional service.
• Promote the inclusion of autistic people by delivering a service that provides a range of interventions that will enable individuals to overcome barriers and become more independent in their local community.
• Working in line with quality assurance standards and ensure the service provides a meaningful, supportive and inclusive place for autistic people and their families.
• Providing opportunity, choice and inclusion; the Manager will combine this passion for making a difference by developing operational partnerships with stakeholders, funders and the wider community.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Professional Qualifications: RQF level 6 (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree) or equivalent professional qualification AND -Minimum of 3 years’ paid experience in the project management of services for people with disability or other vulnerable groups OR
• Minimum RQF 5 or equivalent AND Minimum of 5 paid years’ experience as above.
• Leadership and management skills with the ability to lead a team and work as part of a team.
• Experience in grant fundraising or tender applications and developing and managing budgets of same.
• Detailed knowledge of Autism Services and the ability to develop new ideas and initiatives to support development and participation.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, relationship building, negotiation and interpersonal skills to communicate with various stakeholders and young people.
• Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Further Information

Location: Regional Post (Office Base: Belfast or Western Trust locations) Wage: £38,220 per annum, pro-rata.