Deputy Manager

We are looking for a Full Time Deputy Manager for our Day Services Residential Service in Northern Ireland.  

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.

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.

This role is a Permanent, Full-Time position, working 37 hours a week. The salary for this position is £28,629.12 Per Annum.

Please click here to view the Job Description. 

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.

NAS NI is unable to offer Sponsorship at this time.

Where you will work: 

Belfast Centre

In addition, we offer a whole range of benefits including:

• Excellent training and development programme
• Career progression opportunities
• Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call.
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance counselling programme
• Competitive pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every year
• Access to our benefits portal - online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple, Nando's and loads more!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Headspace membership for yourself + 3 friends/family members - Headspace is a global leader in mindfulness and meditation
• Occupational sick pay
• Salary Finance - Our charity partner offers Salary Finance loans as a financial wellbeing benefit for our staff.
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card
• Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200!
• Level 1 membership to Healthcare Cash Plan for all permanent staff!
• Options to buy private healthcare, private dental insurance, and many other salary sacrifices

Who we are:

We are the UK's leading charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.

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.

Why Choose us?

Autism expertise and knowledge

Our highly skilled and innovative teams empower people to maximise their involvement and inclusion in their community.

Person-centred care

We use individual evidence based, outcome focused assessments to make sure our support is designed to enable people to live the life they choose.

Understanding your diagnosis

We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them.

We have come a long way but 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.

You’ll be joining our team, both locally and nationally and we’ll support you every step of the way.

To apply for the role, please click the button at the end of this page to apply online.

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: https://www.autism.org.uk/

Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include reference and criminal background checks.

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 do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.