Role: Service Manager for SDS support package for an autistic person with complex needs
Organisation: Self Directed Support Package for an individual
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 18 hours per week
Salary: £40-42k annual salary pro rata based on 37.5 hour working week
Occasional sleepovers may be required paid separately at £106.11 (9 hours)
Location: Silverknowes & in the community
About the role
The employer for this position is the guardian of an autistic young man who lives in his own home, with a team of staff providing 24/7 support. He requires support to stay safe and access the community as well as with meeting his health and personal care needs. He enjoys a stimulating and active life and relationships with people are important to him.
The young man is looking for someone confident and relaxed with a good sense of humour who shares his interests in computer games, walking, eating out and trying new things. His family require someone who is a confident people manager who is reliable and committed, with a genuine interest in helping their son live a great life.
His team of support workers provide a high level of care and support. To ensure this, we offer in house training and double up shifts, monthly team meetings and regular 1:1 supervision. We work flexibly to ensure we truly meet this young man’s specific needs and we think that this role provides an excellent opportunity for committed and experienced support staff with management or team leader experience to work creatively and effectively to make a real difference.
We offer contracted employment with annual leave, pension contribution etc. A PVG check will be carried out on successful candidates and there will be a 3-month probation period.
How to apply
Apply by sending your CV (including references) and a cover letter to LCiL.
Describe how you meet the person specification within your cover letter. Download CR WN ED Service Manager Role – Job description and person spec January 2025
Availability and work patterns will be discussed as part of the interview.
Closing date: January 27th 2025
Interviews: Monday 3rd February 2025