Registered Service Manager (Short Breaks)

Autism Initiatives; Newcastle; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Access NI paid

Generous paid annual leave

Birthday leave

Range of training and development

Job summary

Autism Initiatives is seeking a Registered Service Manager for Short Breaks in Newcastle, NI. The role requires meeting RQIA criteria to be a Registered Manager in a residential service and holding a Level 5 Diploma or higher in Health and Social Care leadership, including Adult Residential Management.

A senior-level background with residential experience is essential. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car, with the organisation covering the required Access NI

Qualifications

• Meet the RQIA requirements to be a Registered Manager in a residential service.
• Relevant Health or Social Care professional qualification; or Level 5 Diploma (QCF5) in Leadership for Health and Social Care services (incl. Adult Residential Management).
• Other Diploma/Degree/Post-Graduate qualification in Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care (incl. Adult Residential Management).
• Have qualifications and required experience in a health and social care setting at a Senior level, with at least one year supporting groups in a residential setting.
• Meet RQIA criteria to be a Registered Manager of a Residential service on appointment.

Education

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

Diploma/Degree/Post-Graduate qualification in Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care (incl. Adult Residential Management)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Registered Service Manager, Short Breaks

Salary: £33,583.52

Hours: Full Time

Job Location: Newcastle, County Down, United Kingdom

Closing Date: Friday, October 30, 2026

About This Role

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.

We are open to considering flexibility in working hours for the successful candidate, where operational requirements allow.

At Autism Initiatives we work alongside autistic people, 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.

Benefits

• 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 Shortlisting Criteria

• Meet the RQIA requirements to be a Registered Manager in a residential service, when
• taking up appointment i.e. Relevant Health or Social Care professional qualification; or
• Level 5 Diploma (QCF5) in Leadership for Health and Social Care services (this must
• include Adult Residential Management, for managing a residential service); or other
• relevant Diploma/Degree/Post-Graduate qualification in Management and Leadership
• in Health and Social Care (which must include Adult Residential Management).
• Have the qualifications and required experience (in a health and social care setting, and
• at a Senior level), with a minimum of one year supporting groups in a residential setting.
• You should be able to meet RQIA criteria to be a Registered Manager of a Residential
• service on appointment. See appendix one for full criteria.
• Working knowledge of supporting people who have Autism, communication difficulties
• and associated complex needs.
• Full valid UK driving licence, held for at least one year, with access to own car and
• with business insurance on appointment.
• Knowledge of statutory and legislative requirements and application of a ‘rights based
• ethos’, in line with Residential Care Agencies Minimum Standards.
• NISCC registration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.

*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’.

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.