Full Time Residential Deputy Manager - Longford Court, Neath, Wales
Who we are:
The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.
We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.
We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.
We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.
What we can offer you:
- Pension scheme
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits (cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan)
- Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme
- Access to the Headspace App
We are passionate about supporting autistic people into work, and particularly welcome applications from autistic people. We help autistic people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our staff and volunteers. We particularly encourage applications from people from all minority groups, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. Together, we can create a society that works for autistic people.
We are looking for a Full Time Deputy Manager for our residential service in Neath.
Reporting into the Registered Manager you will support in running the service and deputise for them in their absence. Working closely with NAS Management and External Stakeholders, you will be responsible for supporting the staff team to facilitate positive outcomes for the people we support. You will display competency in managing and supporting staff around Positive Behaviour Support and challenging behaviour.
Longford Court in Neath, Wales, includes four residential homes, Ty Coed, Ty Mawr, Ty Myndd, and Ty Canol, and one bungalow, Ty Coed Bungalow. We currently have around 21 residents who participate in a host of activities which include domestic, social, indoor and outdoor activities. The staff are skilled at supporting autistic adults with complex and mental health needs and are able to provide targeted 1:1 and 2:1 support.
The successful candidate will be experienced in line management activities including conducting appraisals, absence management and holding difficult conversations and possess the ability to think on their feet with strong decision making skills. They will also possess an in depth knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements, including an understanding of MCAs, DOLs, RISCA and CIW Regulations, possessing experience with ensuring compliance is in line with exacting standards and have good report writing skills. They will also be knowledgeable on the operation of multi discipline team meetings.
If you’re looking for a Management career with the National Autistic Society, you will be supported through a host of development opportunities in autism practice, Leadership development and standards of care.
We offer:
- Paid annual leave of up to 33 days (rising to 35 days after five years service). Extra days of leave are also awarded in "anniversary years" of service from ten years onwards. All entitlements are pro rata for term time only employees.
- Pension scheme - we provide the auto enrolment scheme for which there is also a salary sacrifice scheme option available.
- Childcare vouchers via salary sacrifice.
- 24/7 employee assistance programme which includes free legal advice.
- Occupational Sick Pay - with access to qualified medical advice.
- A range of discounts from over 150 retailers where the average user saves £565 per year.
- Discounts on hotel accommodation using our iknowrewards site. The National Autistic Society employees can get up to 25% off the best internet prices.
Your working pattern will be varied over a seven day, on call rota and could include weekends and bank holidays.
If you’re experiencing issues with applying, please contact the HR Team at HRHub@nas.org.uk
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The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do.
