Services Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Services Manager to join our team in readiness for a new Hull service opening in June. This role will be to provide leadership and direction to a team of Social Care Support Workers in order to provide innovative and person-centred solutions.
Location: This role will be based at our services in Hull.
Hours: To be discussed at interview, successful applicant will be required to work on call on a rota basis.,

• Maintain skills and knowledge and ensure that care is delivered according to latest guidelines and best practice evidence available.


• Ensure the ongoing safety of the people we support, team members/colleagues and visitors.


• Ensure relationships with the people we support are professional and trusting and promote their self-esteem, happiness and emotional health.


• Ensure staff encourage and support the people we support in expressing their needs, views and concerns, enabling them to make choices and decisions and to participate as fully as possible in planning and decision-making processes.


• Always promote Person Centred Planning.


• Ensuring PBS is part of everyday practice and culture.


• Ensure clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used.


• Motivate and supervise care colleagues on a day to day basis and through organisation standard formal and informal supervision and observation processes and manage capability where appropriate.
  
  Significant experience of supporting people with complex needs including ASD Mental Health and challenging behaviour.


• Experience of implementing strategies for individuals who express their frustrations and needs through challenging behaviour.


• A minimum of one years management experience in the care sector.


• An interest in people and a commitment to helping others.


• The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families.


• Good listening skills.


• An empathetic approach.


• Driving license and access to a vehicle
  
  Autism Plus, are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs.


In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today.

We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses.


• 20% staff discount to use within the Social Enterprise Chocolate Factory


• Blue light discount card


• Access to join the BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme which offers cash back on health expenses


• Access to Colleague Assistance Helpline 24/7


• Fully funded DBS to the required level for the role


• Induction Training for the role


The application process is simple and involves a short application form with a CV upload. If this role is something that interests you, and you feel you could make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!