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Manager Supported Living - Autism

Salary:

£23,000 to £25,000 per annum

Location:

West Yorkshire

Essential Skills:

NVQ 3 (Ideally 4) Autism Experience, Manager

Reference:

LMJ1207A

Details

 

Vacancy posted by: Unity Personnel Ltd who is acting as an employment agency.

Title: Team Manager - Autism

Location: Huddersfield

Salary: £23,350+ Depending on experience

Responsible to:

Area Manager

Responsible for:

All staff in designated team (Team of 9)

Summary:

The Team Manager is accountable for the day-to-day management of the Project(s), ensuring that quality standards are maintained and continuous improvement is demonstrated. The specific service is a 3 Bed Supported Living environment within the Autistic spectrum.

Main Duties

1 Service Delivery

1.1 To be responsible for the support work practice in the project and to ensure that it reflects the philosophy, policies and procedures and practice statements of the organisation.

1.2 To be the registered manager for the project if it is registered under the Care Standards Act 2000 and comply with the regulations therein.

1.3 To promote the development of self-help/independence skills of the people we are supporting, as well as meaningful relationships particularly with family and friends and socially valued leisure, employment opportunities and social inclusion.

1.4 To initiate and manage the development and implementation of keyworker and individual care planning systems, including the identification of needs and the formulation of appropriate interventions as required.

1.5 To be responsible for the health and safety of the people we support and staff at the Project(s) and ensure that the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act are met.

2 Service Evaluation/Development

2.1To contribute to the Planning Process by being responsible for devising the project aims and objectives with the help of the staff team and the people we support.

2.2To assist the Area Manager in the monitoring and evaluation of service delivery and the collation of management information, with particular emphasis being placed on the involvement of people we are supporting.

3 Finance & Resource Management

  • To hold the day-to-day budget responsibility for the Project(s) and ensure the maintenance of administration and finance procedures.
  • To ensure the people we support are in receipt of their full benefit and welfare entitlements.
  • To ensure the payment of rents.
  • To report to the Area Manager on the budget(s) and make sure that any problems are identified.
  • To ensure adherence with the Tenants Finance Policy on a day to day basis, and provide regular information for monitoring and auditing purposes.

    4 Staff Management

    4.1To be responsible, with assistance from the Area Manager and Administrator, for the day to day management of staff (recruitment, selection, managing attendance, discipline and grievances, health and safety etc) in the Project(s) ensuring full compliance with corporate human resource policies and procedures .

    4.2 To ensure that all staff receive regular supervision (including coaching and mentoring) and appraisal in accordance with the clients policies and procedures.

    4.3 To identify the competencies needed within the work team to meet corporate, locality and team goals and use these to assess individual employees competencies and thereby establish training and development needs which inform the Locality Training Plan.

    4.4 To work with staff to identify, plan, implement and review training and development plans including the validation and assessment of training and development activities completed by staff.

    4.5 To ensure the integration of learning into the workplace through the development of an environment which encourages practice and competency based learning and development as a routine part of daily activities.

    4.6 To consult regularly and maintain links with corporate post holders, training communities and any other relevant partners responsible for training and development.

    4.7 To participate in the delivery of training and development activities in designated areas of expertise and also participate in training and development activities relevant to the post.

    4.8 In consultation with line manager to have primary and active responsibility for own continuing self development and ensure that evidence is produced to support this.

    5 Housing Management

  • To ensure that maintenance issues regarding the property are kept up to date and monitored.
  • To assist in issuing tenancies and resolve any local disputes as appropriate.

    6 General Responsibilities

  • To work as a positive role model to support staff and be actively involved in the project at weekends and evenings as required.

    6.2 To behave in a professional manner at all times, reflecting and maintaining the values and ethos of the organisation and thereby generate a positive image of the organization at all times.

    6.3 To ensure effective communication and confidentiality on behalf of service users and staff in all aspects of the work both internally within the organisation and externally to other organisations.

    1.  
      1. To liaise with other agencies/professionals as required.
      2. To adhere to all corporate policies and ensure these are maintained across the Team
      3. To carry out on call duties as required
      4. To provide management information as required
      5. Any other duties commensurate with the level of the post and as may be agreed from time to time with line management.

    Person Specification

    Ideally you will be qualified to NVQ 4 however if you possess the necessary skills NVQ 3 maybe accepted. Experience of working with individuals with autism spectrum conditions is essential. Experience of holding responsibility for a service within the care sector, preferably independent living or residential within Autism or Learning Disabilities. Experience of working with people who demonstrate challenging behaviour.

    HOW TO APPLY

    To apply for this position please send a copy of your updated CV to socialcare@unitypersonnel.co.uk and include all relevant experience and qualifications. Alternatively call direct for a face to face meeting on 0113 384 5302.

    Please clearly state the reference number in the subject box of your email.

    THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

    Unity Personnel Ltd provides permanent, contract and temporary professional recruitment solutions across a range of industries. We have specialist Consultants operating in IT, Office Personnel, Sales and Marketing, Accountancy and Finance, Engineering & Technical and Social Care.

    Before a Candidate is introduced to a Client, the relevant Consultant at Unity Personnel Ltd follow a formal and unified Candidate process. This benefits the Client through a greater selection process and ensures that the position is best suited to the Candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.

    You will be supported throughout the application process by a full registration, face to face interviews and continuous support during your interviews. You will be given your Consultant’s contact details in order to make sure the whole recruitment process is as smooth as possible.

    Please note that previous experience is required for this role as outlined above. You are also required to complete a CRB check.