Autism Initiatives

Employer Location: Antrim
Phone Number: 02890699130
Email: recruitment@ai-ni.co.uk
Web: www.autisminitiatives.org

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop person-centred working relationships with the People Supported, carry out Key Worker responsibilities if required, in a professional manner, or alternatively delegate a member of your team to the Key Worker role.
• Ensure that all documents to support person centred outcome focussed Autism practice, as contained in their Working Files, are appropriate and up to date and all plans being used effectively.
• Ensure that all records are maintained in an efficient and professional manner and in accordance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
• Maintain People Supported Confidentiality at all times.
• Take personal responsibility for learning about each Person Supported and the way Autism affects them; for ‘listening’ to each individual; and for reflecting on own practice to continuously develop their own knowledge and skills.
• Specifically take account of the choices, needs and wishes of each Person Supported, involving them in their own plans and day-to-day decisions.
• Contribute to People Supported reviews and all monitoring and inspections, both in writing and in person, as required. Prepare a written report for Area Managers (AM) on a monthly basis and keep the AM informed of all matters of concern.
• Ensure person-centred support plans and interventions are reviewed regularly and updated as required and ensure that changes are communicated to relevant persons in a timely manner.
• Adhering to all safeguarding requirements and any procedures aimed at the protection of vulnerable adults.
• Ensure People Supported are supported to leisure and meaningful activities both inside and outside of the home, in accordance with individual interests, choices, needs, activity plans and support plans.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Meet the RQIA requirements to be a Registered Manager when taking up appointment i.e. Health or Social Care professional qualification (considered relevant by the RQIA); or Level 5 Diploma (QCF5) in Leadership for Health and Social Care Management.
• Meet the required years supporting 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.
• Working knowledge of managing a team.
• Full UK driving licence, with access to own car, to be 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 RQIA Minimum Standards.
• NISCC registration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, as well as accurate and detailed report writing skills.

Further Information

We are open to considering flexibility in working hours for the successful candidate, where operational requirements allow. Autism Initiatives are an Equal Opportunities employer.  We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in employment and service delivery. Please note this post is subject to an enhanced check by Access NI. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however, we particularly welcome male applicants and those from a Protestant community background as these cohorts are currently under-represented. Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641