Registered Service Manager- Newcastle, Residential (Short Breaks) in Newcastle upon Tyne

We are seeking a Registered Service Manager to join our team. You will work alongside people who use our services, supporting them 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 – Autism‑Focused, Respect, Excellence, Empowerment, Collaboration, Commitment to Change and Rights‑based – underpin every aspect of the organisation’s culture and activities in NI.

Given the nature of the role, these positions are subject to an enhanced Access NI check for successful applicants. The cost of which will be met by the organisation.

Benefits:

• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Access NI paid.
• NISCC fee paid after two years service.
• Generous paid annual leave.
• Incremental increases to annual leave.
• Paid bank and public holidays.
• Birthday leave.
• Option to buy and sell annual leave.
• Long service awards.
• Monthly staff cash prize draw.
• Employee Refer a Friend initiative.
• Free Autism specific training.
• On the job learning.
• Buddy/mentor for new staff.
• Funded QCF development opportunities.
• Continuous learning & development opportunities.
• Line management support structure.
• Annual Performance review.
• Culture of recognition.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme (confidential counselling helpline) available from day one of employment.
• Medicash health scheme, subject to eligibility.
• Menopause support line as part of Medicash scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Compassionate & Bereavement leave.
• Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and more.

Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Meet the RQIA requirements to be a Registered Manager in a residential service, when taking up appointment (e.g., Relevant Health or Social Care professional qualification; Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care services that includes Adult Residential Management; or other relevant Diploma/Degree/Post‑Graduate qualification in Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care that includes Adult Residential Management).
• Have the qualifications and required experience (in a health and social care setting, at a senior level), with a minimum of one year supporting groups in a residential setting.
• Have working knowledge of supporting people who have ASC, communication difficulties and associated complex needs.
• Hold a full valid UK driving licence, held for at least one year, with access to own car and business insurance on appointment.
• Know statutory and legislative requirements and application of a ‘rights‑based ethos’, in line with Residential Care Agencies Minimum Standards.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Show flexibility and resilience: the ability to meet the changing needs of service/people supported.

Interview location: All interviews will be conducted in person at our head office – Office 1 & 2, Linden House, Beechill Business Park, 96 Beechill Road, Newtownbreda, Belfast, BT8 7QN.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, but we particularly welcome male applicants and those from a Protestant Community background, as these cohorts are currently under‑represented. We consider ourselves to be a positive and proactive Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who have a disability and meet the criteria will be interviewed.