Overview
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 support for 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: https://www.autism.org.uk/
Role
Deputy Manager with the passion to work with our fantastic team at Margaret House.
Responsibilities
* Work closely alongside the Registered Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the service.
* Provide skilled, person-centred support while mentoring, developing, and managing a team of support staff.
* Create and manage rotas using People Planner.
* Conduct staff supervisions and oversee performance to ensure a high standard of care.
* Attend reviews, meet with professionals and families, and complete internal and external audits to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
* Role is mainly office-based, with times when you will be required directly in the service to provide support.
* Work pattern includes some evening and weekend shifts; days off scheduled during the week to accommodate this.
* Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months is essential.
Working Arrangements
This advert is for a part-time position for 18.50 hours. The salary for this position is £13,227.50 per annum.
What We Offer
* Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
* 33 days annual leave (including Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every year
* Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism
* Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits including cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and shopping discounts
* Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members)
* Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
* Flexible benefits including private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, and more
* Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
* Free access to the Headspace App
* Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
* Enhanced overtime; additional payments for sleep-in and on-call
* Join the Team Scheme – Refer a friend and receive £200
Location
Margaret House, Great Harwood, Blackburn
Application Process
When providing a supporting statement, 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: Sue Slevin, Registered Manager, sue.slevin@nas.org.uk
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Requirements and Safeguarding
To protect autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check (either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months) is preferable but not essential.
Applications are welcomed from anyone suitably qualified and experienced for the role, particularly 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 safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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