Who we are:

The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.

We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.

We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.

We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.

What we can offer you:

• Auto-enrolled pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits (cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, shopping discounts etc)
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• A portfolio of salary sacrifice and other flexible benefits at reduced costs
• Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme & a Headspace App

We are passionate about supporting autistic people into work, and particularly welcome applications from autistic people. We help autistic people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our staff and volunteers. We particularly encourage applications from people from all minority groups, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. Together, we can create a society that works for autistic people.

Who we are looking for:

An experienced Registered Manager to join and lead our team at Clayton Croft.

A proven leader who will manage and have responsibility for all aspects of the service, including development and strategy, in line with Ofsted requirements and in compliance with NAS ethos, policies and procedures.

You will need to demonstrate you can meet the requirements of the Ofsted fit-person process and an in-depth understanding of Children's Homes Regulations and the Social Care Common Inspection Framework.

You will have a duty to ensure the children we support are receiving the highest standard of professional support and safeguards, experiencing life opportunities, helping to promote growth and independence and achieve positive and meaningful outcomes in line with their EHCP and Individual Care Plans.

You will also have

• Proven experience of working with children within the past five years at a senior level in a residential setting,
• An understanding of the principles of Health and Safety and the rights of the children we support.
• Knowledge and understanding of autism, including Asperger’s Syndrome and relevant legislative framework/ regulatory requirements.
• Experience reviewing the quality of care and submitting regulation 45 reports to the HMCI
• A sound knowledge of Safeguarding and the role of the DSL
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels.
• Good attention to detail including Good IT skills, particularly with Word, Excel and databases
• Proven ability to work on own initiative, be well organised, prioritise effectively and achieve results against deadlines
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• The ability to write comprehensive reports and effective plans
• To ensure policies and procedures are reviewed, updated or implemented in a timely manner
• Experience in budgets and finance
• Experince in mentoring, developing and managing a staff team including leading and motivating staff to work enthusiastically towards supporting the needs of the children.
• Experience of overseeing effective staff performance management
• To Lead in the assessment and admissions of new children, including risk screenings and working alongside existing local authorities to complete impact assessments
• Experience in the recruitment of staff including vetting, interviewing, selecting and inducting new employees.

Qualifications and Education:

• A recognised social work qualification
• Level 5 in leadership and management for children and YP services
• A qualification in management at level 4 or above.
• At least two year's experience managing a children’s service as a Deputy Manager or a Registered manager
• Experience of managing Ofsted inspections and achieving the standards in set out in the SCCIF (Social Care Common Inspection Framework)
• At least two year's experience supervising and managing professional staff.
• A driving licence is essential as is access to your own transport.
• Appointees to the role of Registered Manager who do not have the management qualification (above) must enrol on a management training course within six months, and obtain a relevant management qualification within two years, of their appointment.

Where you will be working:

Clayton Croft Children’s Home on the edge of the village of Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire.

Hours of work:

Working 37 hours per week you will be required to be flexible as all our services operate a rota system that covers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Salary:

£39,973 to £47,974 (Depending on Experience)