Registered Service Manager, Cookstown

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer pension

Enhanced sick pay

Access NI paid

Annual leave

Birthday leave

Cycle to work

Training opportunities

Staff support programmes

Mentor program

Job summary

Autism Initiatives in Northern Ireland is seeking a Registered Service Manager to support individuals to achieve independence in daily living and social participation. You will lead a team, ensure high-quality care, and work within a rights-based framework that underpins the organisation.

The role requires a health/social care qualification or Level 5 Diploma, plus experience at Senior Support level, and a current UK driving licence. An enhanced Access NI check applies.

Qualifications

• Meet the RQIA requirements to be a Registered Manager with a health or social care qualification or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Management.
• Experience at Senior Support level or above per RQIA standards for a Registered Manager.
• Experience supporting people with autism and complex needs.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Full UK driving licence, access to own car for at least 1 year with business insurance.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements and rights-based ethos in Day Care and Domiciliary Care Agencies standards.
• NISCC registration.
• Proficient in MS Office and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Support development of independence in daily living, work/education and leisure for service users.
• Collaborate with service users and families to tailor care and activity plans.
• Supervise staff with effective line management and governance.
• Ensure compliance with RQIA standards and complete required checks such as Access NI.

Skills

Team management

Autism awareness

Report writing

Driving licence

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care Management

Health or Social Care qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

• Competitive salary.
• Employer pension scheme.
• 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.
• Blue light discount card.
• Employee Refer a Friend initiative.
• Free Autism specific training.
• Comprehensive induction training.
• On the job learning.
• Buddy/mentor for new staff.
• Funded QCF development opportunities.
• Continuous learning & development opportunities.
• Line management support structure.
• Regular 121 meetings.
• 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.
• Career break policy.
• 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.

Essential Criteria

• 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.

In addition to competitive pay rates, a contributory pension, and generous holiday entitlements, you’ll have access to a range of additional benefits designed to recognise and reward the exceptional support our staff provide.

Some benefits are available immediately, while others are awarded over time to recognise loyalty, dedication, and long service. Please note that benefits may vary by role, location, and length of service. Full details of your benefits package will be available once you join.

Below is an overview of some of the benefits you may be eligible for:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme (including reimbursement for medical costs, gym discounts, and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme – free expert support on childcare, probate, money management, and work‑life balance
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2, and 3 years of service
• Extra paid holidays for milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme offering flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme

Wagestream financial planning and support app – access earnings before payday, set up savings, and manage your finances

Before starting your application, it is recommended that you prepare the following information:

• Your qualification and education history, including any professional memberships
• Details of your current employment and full previous employment history
• Contact details for two referees (the first must be your current employer). Please note that referees will only be contacted after an offer of employment has been accepted and with your permission

You are strongly encouraged to read all supporting documents available in the Document Section, including the Job Description and Person Specification. These resources will help you identify the key skills and experience required for the role.

When completing your application, it is essential that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria. Use your own words to describe your skills, knowledge, and experience, as applications that do not evidence this may not be shortlisted.

While AI tools can be helpful for generating ideas, your application should reflect your own thinking, experience, and values. We are interested in understanding your personal contributions and achievements. Applications that appear to rely heavily on AI-generated content may not be progressed.

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