Deputy Manager

Deputy ManagerWho we are:The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them.Our residential services provide accommodation and supportfor autistic adults 52 weeks a year 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings.We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation whether as tenants or owner occupiers living alone or with others.Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: we are looking for:We are seeking a passionate and motivatedDeputy Managerto join our brand new day service inRandalstown. Working closely with the Service Manager you will help lead a dedicated team of specialist staff in supporting autistic adults with complex needs.Our service operates Monday to Friday 8:00am 5:00pm providing tailored support for up to 12 adults (FTE). We focus on promoting independence achieving personal goals and creating purpose and meaning in the lives of the people we support through activities they enjoy and that matter to them.As Deputy Manager you will be responsible for providing skilled person-centred support while also mentoring developing and managing a team of support staff. Your responsibilities will include creating and managing rotas using People Planner conducting staff supervisions and overseeing performance to ensure a high standard of care is consistently delivered. You will also be involved in attending reviews meeting with professionals and families and completing both internal and external audits to ensure the service remains compliant with all relevant legislations and standards.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in building a high-quality person centred service from the ground up where every day brings a chance to make a real and lasting difference.Please note we do not provide Sponsorship.The salary for this position is28629.12 per annum.Please click here for a Job DescriptionWhat we can offer you:Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every yearExcellent induction training and development programme including training about autismOnline staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda Tesco Sainsburys Halfords Nike Apple and loads moreHealthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members)Life Assurance at 2 x base salaryA portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health dental insurance car salary sacrifice scheme activity pass holiday trading enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programmeFree access to the Headspace App a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for freeEligibility for a Blue Light CardEnhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on callJoin the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive 200Where you will be working:Autism Centre in Randalstown.About our application process:When providing a supporting statement please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.For more information about this job please contact: Paula McCann Service ManagerWe do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.To protect our autistic adults all staff are required to have a criminal background check.Membership of the Access NI Scheme is an essential requirement of the post and the National Autistic Society will cover the cost of your application.The NAS adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice. A copy is available on request.Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.We are an equal opportunities employer. Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Project / Program Management,Military Intelligence,Program Management,Military Experience,SAFe,ITIL,Project Management,Team Management,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1