Temporary Registered Service Manager, Newcastle

Autism Initiatives Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to supporting individuals with autism as a Temporary Registered Service Manager. In this full-time role, you will provide essential support to service users in various activities that enhance their independence. This position offers an attractive salary and numerous benefits, alongside opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Enhanced company sick pay

Generous paid annual leave

Free Autism specific training

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with autism and communication difficulties.
• Relevant health or social care qualification at QCF level 5 or above.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in developing independence in daily living.
• Manage a team while ensuring high-quality care delivery.
• Conduct assessments and implement care plans.

Skills

Team Management

Communication Skills

Empathy

Education

Health or Social Care professional qualification

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Temporary Registered Service Manager, Newcastle

Salary: £31,977.78 per annum Contract Type: Temporary Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: NI-TRSM-DM280525 Job Location: N. Ireland Job Area: Newcastle, N.I. Closing Date:28th June 2025

We are seeking a Temporary 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 ASC, 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.

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

Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641.

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

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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.