Jigsaw Manager

Autism Anglia is a well-established charity providing direct provision for people within the Autistic Spectrum from pre-school to adults. We provide a range of services to enable people with autism to live as independently as possible and experience choice and inclusion in society. The ethos of our work is based on the following Autism Anglia Values

• The people we support are at the centre of everything we do. We enhance the lives of autistic people We have trust & integrity We work positively together We celebrate diversity & inclusion We treat people with dignity & respectAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team as Jigsaw Manager at our Jigsaw Center. Job Title: Jigsaw ManagerReports to: Director of Adult ServicesHours of Work: Monday to Friday 37.5 Hours a WeekPlace of work: Jigsaw Center The Role:The Day Service Manager is responsible for the day to day running of the centre. The Manager is tasked to actively promote the development of each individual

using a holistic approach, which demonstrates an understanding of their personal, physical, emotional, spiritual and developmental needs. The Jigsaw Center promotes and supports individual's wellbeing, goals and aspirations in everyday community life.Responsible for overall day to day management of the Opportunities Centre, to include; staffing ratio, overseeing departments and leading on contracts.Manage the referral, assessment and transition process for individuals identifying individual support needs and their goals and objectives they wish to achieve within their day service package.To work collaboratively with the wider Adult Services team on project development and management.Attend events to promote the organisation and day service as required.Work alongside the Deputy Manager to develop and implement goal plans, risk assessments, Support Plans appropriate communication methods and annual reviews - and to ensure these are regularly updated for the people we support. Providing
opportunities for the adults to experience a wide range of community based activities.Responsible for ensuring all Instructors are up to date with current legislation and procedures through the regular supervision and appraisal process. To manage and ensure that all training requirements are up to date and relevant to all Instructors. Continually monitor and evaluate the individual's progress and development of new social and daily living skills, confidence and self-esteem and ensuring these are communicated effectively and accurately to the appropriate people through regular reviews, ensure any actions are completed within a specific time frame.Ensure Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures are an integral part of the working practices of the opportunity centre. Work closely with the individual's and their family to ensure all needs are being met with a consistent approach and effective communication. Applications are welcome from applicants who, Formal Teaching

qualification advantageous, but non essentialExperience with individuals with ASD or Learning Difficulties, would be highly beneficialHighly motivated and a desire to learnAbility to organise department work in an efficient and effective mannerExcellent spoken and written communication skills To Apply:If you have a genuine passion for supporting and uplifting others, your outstanding future at Autism Anglia could be moments away. Apply today and one of the recruitment team will be in touch. Autism Anglia considers itself to be a fully inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all individuals who are able to meet and exceed the requirements of the position and may wish to request flexible working or reasonable adjustments to appropriately support candidates.Autism Anglia is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults or children and expects all staff to share this commitment in the fullest sense. This post is subject to
an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. For all enhanced DBS roles, we are permitted to seek access to spent convictions under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended 2013).