Director of Adult Services

Autism Anglia; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Anglia seeks an Adult Services Director to lead their adult services across East Anglia. The successful candidate will possess significant experience in healthcare, particularly focusing on autism and learning disabilities, and will be responsible for creating a quality service culture. This position offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and supervision

Continuing professional development

Comprehensive induction program

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in adult social care, particularly with autism services.
• In-depth knowledge of autism, learning disabilities, and best practices in care.
• Proven track record of managing multi-site services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all adult services focusing on autism.
• Oversee operational management across multiple sites and ensure compliance.
• Manage budgets effectively and ensure financial sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Implementation

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Degree in Social Work

Management and Leadership Qualification

Job description

Job Introduction

Autism Anglia is a well-established independent Charity. We have an exciting opportunity available for an Adult Services Director to ensure an integrated, quality service.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Adult Services Director will work alongside the Senior Leadership Team for Autism Anglia creating and supporting a caring and inclusive culture.

This role is well suited to a senior manager with significant experience working in the Healthcare sector who can offer strong knowledge and strategic implementation for growth of services. Experience working with Autism and Learning Disabilities is essential.

Job Title: Adult Services Director

Location: East Anglia, Head office located in Colchester

Salary: £60-65,000 per annum, subject to experience

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Autism Anglia provides ongoing training and supervision, continuing professional development and support as well as an extensive induction on commencement of employment.

Adult services

Autism Anglia’s Adult Services provide specialist support to adults aged 18 onwards across Residential, Supported Living, Outreach programmes and opportunity centres. Providing support to those within the autism spectrum some with additional Learning Disabilities. Our holistic approach encourages adults to develop new skills, create opportunities and build confidence to live more independently in the community.

The Role

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all adult services with a focus on supported living and individuals on the autism spectrum
• Develop, implement, and evaluate service delivery models that reflect best practices and emerging trends in autism care and supported living
• Oversee operational management across multiple sites, ensuring services are safe, responsive, and meet all regulatory and contractual requirements
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, collaborative working, and person-centred care
• Lead on safeguarding, quality assurance, and compliance with CQC standards
• Foster strong relationships with local authority bodies, families, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies
• Manage budgets effectively, ensuring financial sustainability and stability alongside the chief executive and director of finance
• Inspire, support, and develop service managers and frontline teams to deliver high standards of care and support
• Act as a strategic partner in developing new services and expanding existing provision
  
  

Applications Are Welcome From Deputy Managers With The Following

• Hold a degree in social work
• Hold or are working towards your Management and Leadership Qualification
• Significant leadership experience in adult social care, particularly in supported living and autism services
• In-depth expert knowledge of autism, learning disabilities, and neurodiversity, including best practices in care and support
• Proven track record of managing multi-site services and leading large, diverse teams across multiple locations
• Thorough understanding of CQC regulatory requirements, safeguarding, and health and social care legislation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate empathy, compassion and resilience to lead manage, support and motivate staff
  
  

It is essential that the successful applicant holds a full driving licence.

To Apply

If you have what it takes to lead, manage and improve the effectiveness of service delivery apply today.

If you have a genuine passion for supporting and uplifting others, your outstanding future at Autism Anglia could be moments away. Apply now by clicking on the link below or contact Jenny Walshe on 01206 577 678 OR email [e-mail] to arrange a confidential discussion.

Autism Anglia considers itself to be a fully inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all individuals who are able to meet and exceed the requirements of the position and may wish to request flexible working or reasonable adjustments to appropriately support candidates.

Autism Anglia is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults or children and expects all staff to share this commitment in the fullest sense. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. For all enhanced DBS roles, we are permitted to seek access to spent convictions under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended 2013).

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship.