Continuous Improvement Lead

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:

• Auto-enrolled pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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, shopping discounts etc)
• Healthcare Cash Plan & Life Assurance
• A portfolio of salary sacrifice and other flexible benefits at reduced costs
• Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme & an Headspace App

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our charity in a period of great change!

We are looking for an individual to become our Continuous Improvement Lead, covering Wales, as part of the wider NAS Practice Team. The geographical area is focussed in South Wales, East as far as Newport and West as far as Neath , Port Talbot.

Job Summary

Using demonstrable underpinning knowledge and understanding of autism spectrum, and considerable experience of supporting autistic individuals, the role will have a focus on ensuring that continuous improvement, quality of practice and wellbeing of the individuals supported is at the forefront of services provided within the directorate. You will need to contribute to the direction of the national strategy, based on regulatory, legislative and best practice guidance, taking responsibility for local implementation.

The aim of this post is to deliver a focused service, aimed at delivering high quality autism specialist support across the directorate, with an emphasis on consistent improvement, as well as continuously developing and auditing the quality of autism practice across services and ensuring the NAS Accreditation standards are consistently evidenced.

Furthermore, you will need to promote and develop understanding and implementation of the national policy, guidance and best practice across the portfolio of service user experience, autism and PBS practice, safeguarding, safety and quality, as well as deliver on national and local projects and initiatives.

You will work as part of the senior leadership team in a geographical area, driving quality, values and reflective practice across all staff teams, breaking down silo working where this may develop.

Finally, you will work across the whole of the designated area of service provision, with designated support for complex cases as required. This role will also include the need for regular travel between your designated services, approx. 3 and 4 days of the working week, but also the capacity for UK wide travel and occasional overnight stays.

We will only consider candidates living in the relative regions of the specific service/s area described above, due to the nature of regular travel.

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How to apply:

• To apply for this role please click the Apply button below.
• Make sure to complete the full application form, provide a copy of your CV in addition to a cover letter. 
• When providing a supporting statement, please 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 Sadie Martin (Head of Positive Behaviour Support) – Head of Business Performance and Planning –sadie.martin@nas.org.uk

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome 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 the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.