Team Manager
Autism Plus, Thorne, Doncaster
Team Manager
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Autism Plus, Thorne, Doncaster
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted today, 21 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: f2986a6782d04d849d7ce2f4c0d3aa87
Full Job Description
Autism Plus are looking for a Team Manager to provide leadership and direction to a team of Support Workers in order to provide person-centred care to individuals with Autism, mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
The successful candidate will:
- Manage, lead and motivate the staff team, volunteers or individuals within the service.
- Ensure that service delivery is monitored and recorded accurately and competently to the agreed quality standards, policies, and procedures.
- Observe and monitor the emotional and physical well-being of the individuals we support.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks, Dols, MCA and Court of Protection.
- Inform relevant staff (Registered Manager) and agencies of any concerns or significant changes in their needs, behaviours and circumstances, adhering to the Mental Capacity Act and Autism Plus Safeguarding policy and procedure.
- Ensure that any emergencies and incidents are responded to promptly and appropriately within Autism Plus policy and reporting procedures to maintain the welfare and safety of all individuals on site.
- Conduct and document care and risk assessments and develop care plans related to the assessed needs and choices of individuals
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or qualified by experience
- 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
- People management experience
- 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 and an empathetic approach
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A high level of patience and emotional resilience
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills including Outlook and Microsoft Word
- A respect for client confidentiality, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
About Autism Plus
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.
Salary: £25,844 including unsociable hours allowance
Shift Pattern: The successful applicant will be required to work shifts including weekends on a rota basis.
Essential Requirements: Minimum of 1 years management experience in the care sector and hold a full, clean Driving License with access to own vehicle., 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!