Job summary
The Adult Neurodiversity Services (ANDS)includes: Learning Disability (LD) Psychological Therapy Service to support themental health needs of learning disabled individuals; an Intensive Support Team(IST) to support individuals with complex needs and behaviours of concern; aCommunity Learning Disability Team (CLDT) to support the physical health ofLearning Disabled adults and Carers Support needs; an Adult Autism Service(AAS) and ADHD Service, which provides both diagnostic assessments and a fullrange of post-diagnostic support; and a Forensic Outreach Liaison Service(FOLS) to support Autistic and/or Learning Disabled adults at risk of offendingor have an offending history to live safely in their local community.
All our Adult Neurodiversity Services follow aproven person-centred, needs-led approach to delivering support to individuals,their families, carers, supporters and other services and professionalsinvolved in their Care Plus Groups Adult NeurodiversityServices work in collaboration and in partnership with other local health andsocial care providers, including Navigo and The Faraway CIC, a Peer-LedOrganisation, to deliver co-produced statutory, User-Led and Peer-to-PeerSupport services to North East Lincolnshire and across the Humber York andNorth Yorkshire Integrated Care System (ICS) area, which comprises of sixareas: Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, North EastLincolnshire, York and North Yorkshire.
Main duties of the job
Job title: Operational Manager - ANDS
Department: Adult Neurodiversity Services
Salary: Band 8a £45952 - £55145 (Pay award pending)
Hours: hours per week, Permanent
Location: Val Waterhouse Centre
This is a rare andexciting opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic, innovative specialist team ofpeople who are passionate about meeting the needs of neurodivergentadults. The successful candidate will bea practising qualified professional in the field of Learning Disability and/orAutism and will work in partnership with the Adult Neurodiversity ServicesClinical Director to ensure a consistent approach to the delivery of the AdultNeurodiversity Services in North East Lincolnshire. The post holder will supervise staff withinthe areas identified, provide professional input where appropriate, leadership,managerial support and guidance ensuring these services meet the Care QualityCommission Essential Standards. The Postholder will provide support on financial/budget monitoring and recruitment forservice areas; and will provide dedicated professional and operational supportin the development, implementation, and review of new and existing Adult NeurodiversityServices for the Care Plus Group.
Interview date: 09 October 2024
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, establishedin 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employover 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture wehave developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvementof our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NELincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback.Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awardsincluding winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold thehighest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducingour carbon footprint. We offer excellent terms and conditions includingoptional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Providerclosed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programmeand an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognisecontinuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposesof annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a waywhich supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer,committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the samecommitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer,we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job descriptionis attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to itfor more information
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Minimum 5 years experience of working with Adults with Learning Disabilities, Autistic Adults and or Adults with ADHD presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a range of care settings including inpatient, community, primary care, supported living and residential care settings.
2. Experience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical abuse.
3. Experience of management or leadership position in health or social care setting.
4. Experience of working in multi-professional teams or services within the field of Adult Learning Disabilities, Autism and or Adult ADHD.
5. Experience of service review and development.
6. Experience of providing service-user led services.
Desirable
7. Experience in dealing with the Care Quality Commission.
8. Experience of leading a team through change
Qualifications
Essential
9. A Qualified and registered practicing Professional with experience of working in the field of Adult Neurodiversity Services Clinical Psychologist; Speech and Language Therapist; LDA Nurse; Social Worker, etc.
Desirable
10. Post Graduate qualifications/courses in relevant field: For Example, Positive Behaviour Support, Disability Psychotherapy, Leadership, Coaching, Communication/Signing, Sensory Integration, etc.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
11. A clear understanding of professional boundaries
12. Ability to lead and manage a team
13. Ability to liaise with external agencies of behalf of Care Plus Group
14. Previous experience of budget management
15. Ability to work towards positive outcomes for service users
16. Demonstrate ability to act on own initiative
17. Ability to work in partnership with other teams and services
18. Effective report writing skills
19. Demonstrate effective communication skills
20. Ability to use own initiative and decision make within remit of role.
21. Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for a clients care and treatment, both individually and within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan
22. Experience of teaching and training other staff
23. Competent IT skills including use of Microsoft Applications and electronic patient record systems
Desirable
24. Experience of providing either professional and or clinical supervision
25. Previous experience in use of SystmOne
Other
Essential
26. Commitment to the Care Plus Group Core Values