Job Introduction
Autism Anglia is a well-established independent charity, we have an exciting opportunity available for a Deputy Manager on a full-time basis within our Walnut in Norfolk. The successful Adult Services Deputy Manager will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure an integrated, quality service.
As a member of the Management Team, the Deputy Manager will assist the Registered and Area Managers and Adult Services Director in leading, supervising, and supporting staff in positive behaviour and good working practices.
Autism Anglia is dedicated to providing ongoing training and supervision, continuing professional development and support as well as an extensive induction on commencement of employment.
Walnut:
Walnut accommodates individuals within the autistic spectrum from 20 years of age as part of Autism Anglia’s Adult services. Enabling all individuals to participate in various physical activities such as walking, swimming, shopping, and general socialising in the wider community. Including planning and attending person-centered annual holidays and days out.
Support workers at Walnut recognise the aspirations of and work towards enabling, the people we support and help them to achieve their own life plans and develop life skills, through person-centered planning. This will include being actively involved in empowering them to make individual choices about their everyday living.
The role:
- As part of the management team you will provide effective leadership and management to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, safe and person-centred service
- Work with the teams to promote a culture of continuous improvements and reflective practice with an emphasis on communication and teamwork
- Assist the development of existing and new service provision, working in partnership with others to establish demand, plan, set up and review
- Take responsibility for budget management under the direction of the registered manager and in accordance with the organisational procedure
- Ensure the effective recruitment, induction, supervision and training of staff, identifying and facilitating improvement in skills, knowledge and capabilities
- Work within a multi-disciplinary approach to support the implementation of behavioural strategies and care plans, ensuring the contribution of specialities and support roles are valued in achieving the optimum outcome for individuals
- Build effective relationships at all levels, ensuring cross-working with other services to foster best practices, consistency and focus on evidence-based planning and outcomes
- Oversee regular review and updates of documentation including risk assessments, support plans, MCA, safeguarding and DOLS, ensuring a countersignature is in place and any concerns are raised with the Registered Manager
- Create, monitor and amend staff rosters to ensure the best use of resources, and fulfilment of individual contracted hours and minimise costs
Applications are welcome from Deputy Managers with the following:
- Hold or are working towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 5
- Hold or are working towards your Management and Leadership Qualification
- Previous experience working in the capacity of Deputy manager with people management experience
- Offer knowledge and understanding of working with autistic people or individuals with a learning difficulty
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate empathy, compassion and resilience to lead manage, support and motivate staff
To Apply
If you have a genuine passion for supporting and uplifting others, your outstanding future at Autism Anglia could be moments away. Apply today and one of the recruitment team will be in touch.
Autism Anglia considers itself to be a fully inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all individuals who are able to meet and exceed the requirements of the position and may wish to request flexible working or reasonable adjustments to appropriately support candidates.
Autism Anglia is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults or children and expects all staff to share this commitment in the fullest sense. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. For all enhanced DBS roles, we are permitted to seek access to spent convictions under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended 2013).
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship.