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About Autism Plus
Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs.

In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today.

We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses.

About the Role:
Hours: Permanent contract 37.5 Hours a week
Location: East Hull

Desired but not essential: Full, clean Driving License

As a Registered Manager you will believe in our ethos and values. The primary purpose of our Registered Managers is to be responsible for the daily running of our Supported Living homes across the Hull area ensuring the care provided offers individuals a high standard of specialised, person centred care. As a Registered Manager you will work meticulously within a legislative framework and ensure all practices are in line with current legislation.You will have the chance to make a difference to people’s lives. You will provide leadership, management and support to your team, whilst developing and managing relationships with local authorities, families and other internal and external contacts. Key responsibilities

• To be responsible for and take accountability for the maintenance of registration standards as laid down in CQC guidance and as regulated by the Commission for Quality Care

• To have knowledge and understanding of the New Single Framework.

• To ensure that the provision of care exceeds the National Standard outlined by CQC support provide in a person-centered way, using person-centered approaches

• The registered manager will take an active role in the implementation, promotion and development of service within the organisation, and the implementation of policies and procedures relating to service delivery

• To contribute to the overall development of service and to ensure contractual compliance and adhered to organisational policies

• The care and safety of staff and persons that access our services when they are residing within any Autism Plus service or otherwise in the charge of Autism Plus staff

• The registered manager will be responsible for liaising with Heads of Operations regarding the provision of the service for new referrals

• The day to day management and administration of the home in accordance with statutory regulations and departmental policies

• The promotion of an environment conducive to a high standard of care in which individuals can participate, according to their capacity and wishes

• To be responsible for the recruitment and induction of staff for the services, ensuring that they meet the required behaviors and competence for the role, and is in line with organisational policies including service user involvement

• To ensure that processes are in place to protect confidentiality of personal information and ensure that the information is only disclosed to those who have a right and need to know

• To lead on the promotion of non-discriminatory practices

• To ensure effective communication channels are in place, in order to satisfy the needs of the individual, their family, local authorities and any other relevant party

Accountability

• Ensure each member of staff receives regular supervisions and observations

• In consultation with Line Manager and training department assist with the implementation “in house” of staff induction and mentor support for all new staff

• Once new staff have completed their induction and probationary period implement the performance management and support processes

• Oversee the rota system, ensuring the most effective use of staff time to the benefit of service users and organisational requirements

• The registered manager will ensure that they adhere to Autism Plus policies work closely with HR department

Manage Quality

• Promote and maintain a quality service in line with statutory requirements and Autism Plus guidelines, and ensure that all staff are familiar with and adhere to these requirements

• Create and maintain an environment which has the capacity to respond to service user’s individual needs

• Actively promote and maintain close working partnerships with parents, families and other significant professionals significant to the lives of service users, in order to promote their best interest

• Ensure all individuals within the service have all necessary support documentation, a named key worker and a person centred plan in place. Ensure all staff are aware of such plans and adhere to them at all times

• Promote and maintain procedures, which, in line with Autism Plus policies will ensure an adequate level of emotional and physical health care for all service users

• Ensure that professional assistance is sought where necessary or required

• Ensure that guidelines for the safe keeping of medication is available for all staff and that these are adhered to at all times

• Undertakes regular assessments and audits of performance, and prepares any necessary action plans for improvement

Management Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all aspects of day to day management

• Ensure that health and safety legislation is met within the homes

• Ensure the homes are maintained in good repair, and raise maintenance requests should any work be required

• Be responsible for good record keeping with particular attention to Safeguarding, regulation forms, fire and accident recording and reporting

• Promote a positive image at all times

• Ensuring the homes budget is maintained and remains within the financial boundaries

• Be responsible for appropriate record keeping for all aspects of the daily running of the home

What we offer:

• Refer a friend scheme Payment of up to £250 for a referred friend being successful for a role and passing their probation period

• 20% staff discount to use within the Social Enterprise Chocolate Factory

• Blue light discount card

• Access to join the BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme which offers cash back on health expenses

• Access to Colleague Assistance Helpline 24/7

• Fully funded DBS to the required level for the role

• Induction Training for the role

The application process is simple and involves a short application form with a CV upload. If this role is something that interests you, and you feel you could make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!

As a disability organisation we are keen to ensure support is available at all stages for those that require this. If you have a disability and/or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments for the application/recruitment process please contact the HR team to discuss how we can support you (Email: hr@autismplus.co.uk , or Telephone: 01143 840300)