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

• 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.
• 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.

Further Information

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.