Service Manager – Right 4 U

Job Ref:           25-194-SM-ECI-WEB
Job Role:         Service Manager – Right 4 U
Location:         Regional Post- (Office Base: Belfast or Western Trust locations)
Salary:             £38,220 per annum, pro-rata.
Hours:             30 hours per week, Mon-Thurs. (Some evening/weekend work required)  
Contract:         Until March 2027

The Service

Right 4 U children’s service supports autistic children, young people, and their families in their community and at home. Individual goals may vary depending on individual strengths, interests, and needs. We work closely with individuals and families to ensure that they have the tools and practical assistance needed to achieve their goals.

Right 4 U adults service supports autistic adults to engage in their community. Inclusion means different things to different people; therefore, the individual will take the lead in identifying what they want to achieve from the service.

The Role

The Service Manager is responsible for the management, monitoring and front-line delivery of the regional service. They will promote the inclusion of autistic people by delivering a service that provides a range of interventions that will enable individuals to overcome barriers and become more independent in their local community.

They will working in line with quality assurance standards and ensure the service provides a meaningful, supportive and inclusive place for autistic people and their families.

The role involves providing opportunity, choice and inclusion; the Manager will combine this passion for making a difference by developing operational partnerships with stakeholders, funders and the wider community.

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave and 12 statutory days pro rata. Annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days after 5 years’ service, and 30 days after 10 years’ service (Pro-Rata).
• Enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme consisting of 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
• Agile Working Options.
• Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff/ team through training and learning opportunities.
• Staff recognition & reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance.
• Health Cashback Scheme.
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Please Note – At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer sponsorship.

Essential Criteria

1. Professional Qualifications:
   -RQF level 6 (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree) or equivalent professional qualification.
   AND
   -Minimum of 3 years’ paid experience in the project management of services for people with disability or other vulnerable groups.
   OR
   Minimum RQF 5 or equivalent.
   AND
   Minimum of 5 paid years’ experience as above.
2. Leadership and management skills with the ability to lead a team and work as part of a team.
3. Experience in grant fundraising or tender applications and developing and managing budgets of same
4. Detailed knowledge of Autism Services and the ability to develop new ideas and initiatives to support development and participation.
5. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, relationship building, negotiation and interpersonal skills to communicate with various stakeholders and young people.
6. Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Apply Online:https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home

Closing: Monday 21st July 2025 at 10am

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