In 2023 we will be opening our brand-new support at home service; the successful candidate will be recruiting, training, and implementing this new structure and service with the support of our Adult Service Director. Together with a small bespoke team, you will manage our support at home service, this post will be based central office/properties in Bedford alongside over seeing support workers who are delivering services in people’s homes.
Regrettably, we are not in a position to offer sponsorship opportunities.
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- Competitive salary with bonuses
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- 4% bonus
- Extremely supportive senior management team
- The chance to grow your own team
This post will be based central office/properties in Bedford
- You should have experience of supporting staff out in the community and making sure that autistic adults across Bedfordshire receive the best support and are empowered to live a life of independence and choice
- You should be skilled at providing direct supervision, coaching, and mentoring to support staff and have the ability to Identify staff training needs
- You should be able to establish and maintain effective communication with families and relevant others
- You should have a robust knowledge in all safeguarding matters and be confident to escalate to the Local Authority safeguarding team in a timely, giving clear and concise information and ensuring any follow up actions are implemented where appropriate.
- Ensure that autistic people are supported in a respectful manor where their choices are valued and supported.
- Ensure that the day-to-day physical and emotional health of those living within the residential service is met within a caring and safe environment.
- Ensure that there are good communication channels of information between all those within the service, other Autism Bedfordshire services and other relevant service providers.
- Ensure relevant parties are regularly updated through regular, planned reviews and reports
- Working with individuals who can display challenging behaviours hurting self or others, running away, throwing things, swearing, shouting.
- A good level of productivity and solution-focused thinking is also essential.
- Undertake other duties as required.
- We want someone who is looking to make a difference in the lives of those that they support
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We are seeking someone who is qualified by experience, with proven leadership capability, a friendly and outgoing personality, and great interpersonal skills
- Previous management experience particularly challenging behaviour, autism and dual diagnosis.
- Proven track record of achieving GOOD ratings during CQC inspections and practical working knowledge and understanding of the CQC
- The ability to work independently is critical
- Effective management and team leadership skills.
- A flexible and adaptable approach
Desirable
- Experience with either Supported Living or residential care settings
- Have a valid driving licence and access to a car
Regrettably, we are not in a position to offer sponsorship opportunities.
