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. 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 organisations culture and activities in NI: Autism-Focused, Respect, Excellence, Empowerment, Collaboration, Commitment to Change and Rights-based.

Responsibilities

• At Autism Initiatives we work alongside people with autism, providing specialist services tailored to each individual.
• 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.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 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
• 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.
• 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.