Service Manager - Autism Services

Seven Social Care are looking for a Service Manager to work within th autism service based in Broxburn EH52 6RQ. This is paying up to £35,000 per annum., The Services Manager role will effectively provide the overall management of designated services within a locality area and will be a key contact for our partners within local authorities, health services and other third sector organizations. The Service Manager role requires strong leadership and the will to drive the area forward towards achieving Primecare Health Ltd mission and strategic objectives. This role is pivotal to the success of our mission and ambition to support people with Autism and learning disability to lead the lives of their choosing; lives that are full, meaningful, and inclusive.,

• You will take the lead in ensuring our vision of delivering individual and personalized services becomes reality both in principle and in practice. This will encompass the planning, design, development, and facilitative management of new and existing services whilst working collaboratively with key stakeholders.


• You will lead, manage, support and work alongside Team Leaders to monitor the quality of individual services, robust support strategies, specifically chosen and matched support teams, which will include audit and Quality Assurance activity.


• You will work with your teams to develop a co-production approach ensuring we maintain good lines of communication and positive working relationships with all families and professionals involved in supporting the individual. Central to a co-productive approach will be to ensure that all decisions are made with or as close to the person as possible with and by those who know the person well.


• You will ensure the principles and practice of Inclusion underpin the work of the area. You will ensure Team Leaders and support teams understand and are clear on the importance of their community connecting role from the point of recruitment. This will include ensuring that people we employ are focused and motivated to maximize opportunities for natural networks to grow and real connections within communities to be made. You will ensure teams understand the importance of safely decreasing paid support from people's lives wherever practicable and the positive impact this can have.


• You will protect and promote the dignity and rights of people with Autism and Learning disabilities within our organization and the wider society. You will maximize opportunities to promote and facilitate positive public attitudes towards people with Autism and Learning disabilities at all times
  
  Qualifications: A management or other qualification which is relevant for the purposes of registration with the SSSC and Care Inspectorate.


Knowledge of needs and aspirations of vulnerable people including people with Autism and learning disabilities and their families.
Demonstrable knowledge of and high level of skill in a particular area of the social care field (e.g., supported living) and ability to develop skills in other areas.

• Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role.


• Compliance: Current PVG check.


• Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.


• Hours: 37 hours p/w.
  
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