Registered Service Manager

Autism Initiatives; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced sick pay

Generous annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 employee assistance programme

Job summary

Autism Initiatives in Cookstown, United Kingdom, is seeking a Registered Service Manager to support people who use our services in daily living, work/education, and leisure activities. The role requires leadership, a strong understanding of RQIA standards, and a commitment to a rights-based, autism-focused approach.

You will work with a dedicated team, ensure service quality, manage relationships with stakeholders, and uphold company values across NI.

Qualifications

• Meet RQIA requirements to be a Registered Manager.
• Full UK driving licence with access to own car.
• Experience at Senior Support level or above in health and social care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily living, access to work/education and leisure activities.
• Lead and develop a team to deliver high-quality services.
• Ensure operations meet statutory requirements and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

Level 5 Diploma (QCF5) in Leadership for Health and Social Care Management

RQIA registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hours: Full Time

Job Reference Number: B 1585322CooRSMC

Job Location: Cookstown, Cookstown, United Kingdom

Closing Date: Friday, October 30, 2026

We are seeking a Registered Service Manager to join our team. You will work alongside people who use our services, supporting in a range of activities, including developing independence in daily living, accessing work/education and leisure activities.

At Autism Initiatives we work alongside people with autism, providing specialist services tailored to each individual. Our Values, shown below, underpin every aspect of the organisation’s culture and activities in NI:

Autism-Focused, Respect, Excellence, Empowerment, Collaboration, Commitment to Change and Rights-based.

Given the nature of the role, these positions are subject to an enhanced Access NI check for the successful applicants. The cost of which will be met by the organisation.

You will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide.Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.

• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Access NI paid.
• NISCC fee paid after two years service.
• Generous paid annual leave.
• Incremental increases to annual leave.
• Paid bank and public holidays.
• Birthday leave.
• Option to buy and sell annual leave.
• Long service awards.
• Monthly staff cash prize draw.
• Employee Refer a Friend initiative.
• Free Autism specific training.
• On the job learning.
• Buddy/mentor for new staff.
• Funded QCF development opportunities.
• Continuous learning & development opportunities.
• Line management support structure.
• Annual Performance review.
• Culture of recognition.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme (confidential counselling helpline) available from day one of employment. Offering free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Medicash health scheme, subject to eligibility.
• Menopause support line as part of Medicash scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Compassionate & Bereavement leave.
• Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and more.
• Meet the RQIA requirements to be a Registered Manager when taking up appointment i.e. Health or Social Care professional qualification (considered relevant by the RQIA); or Level 5 Diploma (QCF5) in Leadership for Health and Social Care Management (Adults Management); or other equivalent Diploma/Degree/Post-Graduate qualification in Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care.
• Meet the required years supporting at Senior Support level or above, as defined within the RQIA standards for a Registered Manager.
• Working knowledge of supporting people who have Autism, communication difficulties and associated complex needs.
• Working knowledge of managing a team.
• Full UK driving licence, with access to own car, to be held for at least 1 year with business insurance on appointment.
• Knowledge of statutory and legislative requirements and application of a ‘rights based ethos’, in line with Day Care and Domiciliary Care Agencies RQIA Minimum Standards.
• NISCC registration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, as well as accurate and detailed report writing skills.

*Please note that all interviews for this position will be conducted in person at our head office - Office 1 & 2, Linden House, Beechill Business Park, 96 Beechill Road, Newtownbreda, Belfast, BT8 7QN*

Autism Initiatives are an Equal Opportunities employer.We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in employment and service delivery.

Please note this post is subject to an enhanced check by Access NI. Those on the barred list, need not apply.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however, we particularly welcome male applicants and also those from a Protestant community background as these cohorts are currently under-represented.

Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641.

Currently we are unable to provide Sponsorship or take over Sponsorship of an employment Visa.