Area Manager

AREA MANAGER

Work Time:            40 hours per week.  Monday to Friday 09.00am to 5.00pm.  There will be a requirement for flexibility.    

  Contract:                Permanent.

  Salary:                     Discussed at interview.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant Professional Qualification, or BSc or Higher in Management (H&S care or related), or Leadership Management QCF Diploma, Level 5, or equivalent.
• Proven working knowledge of audit of services, supporting people/housing, community services and Health and Social Care, Statutory and Regulatory standards, in particular RQIA Standards.    
• Working knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable People and current relevant Health and Safety legislative and best practice.
• Understand the meaning of outcome focussed, personalised services.   
• Strategic management responsibilities with a professional, positive approach, being a role model for others.    
• Knowledge of leadership styles and people management including ability to manage self and others in an organised manner.
• Working knowledge of community services development.     
• Understanding the needs and wishes of individuals and able to work effectively in partnership with service users, families, colleagues and other professionals.
• Relevant Financial Management experience of operational budgets and ability to proactively manage contracts, and exceed expectations.         
• Excellent Interpersonal communication skills and recognition of the importance of active listening.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, numeric skills and excellent verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of data protection and ethical practice.                
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and business insurance.

For further information and an application pack please phone the HR department on 02890699131 or send a text to 07920656717.

The closing date for applications is 23rd January 2018 at 4.00pm.   Interviews will be held on: 01st / 02nd February 2018.

Completed application forms can be returned to the following address:
Autism Initiatives, HR department, Office 1 & 2, Linden House, Beechill Business Park, 96 Beechill Road, Newtownbreda, Belfast BT8 7QN or email [email protected].

Autism Initiatives is committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

Registered Charity No: XR 72211