Adult Neurodiversity Services Operational Manager
The Adult Neurodiversity Services (ANDS) includes: Learning Disability (LD) Psychological Therapy Service to support the mental health needs of learning disabled individuals; an Intensive Support Team (IST) to support individuals with complex needs and behaviours of concern; a Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) to support the physical health of Learning Disabled adults and Carers Support needs; an Adult Autism Service (AAS) and ADHD Service, which provides both diagnostic assessments and a full range of post-diagnostic support; and a Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (FOLS) to support Autistic and/or Learning Disabled adults at risk of offending or have an offending history to live safely in their local community.
All our Adult Neurodiversity Services follow a proven person-centred, needs-led approach to delivering support to individuals, their families, carers, supporters and other services and professionals involved in their care. The Care Plus Group's Adult Neurodiversity Services work in collaboration and in partnership with other local health and social care providers, including Navigo and The Faraway CIC, a Peer-Led Organisation, to deliver co-produced statutory, User-Led and Peer-to-Peer Support services to North East Lincolnshire and across the Humber York and North Yorkshire Integrated Care System (ICS) area, which comprises of six areas: Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, York and North Yorkshire.
Main duties of the job
Job title: Operational Manager - ANDS
Department: Adult Neurodiversity Services
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Permanent
Location: Val Waterhouse Centre
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic, innovative specialist team of people who are passionate about meeting the needs of neurodivergent adults. The successful candidate will be a practising qualified professional in the field of Learning Disability and/or Autism and will work in partnership with the Adult Neurodiversity Services Clinical Director to ensure a consistent approach to the delivery of the Adult Neurodiversity Services in North East Lincolnshire. The post holder will supervise staff within the areas identified, provide professional input where appropriate, leadership, managerial support and guidance ensuring these services meet the Care Quality Commission Essential Standards. The Postholder will provide support on financial/budget monitoring and recruitment for service areas; and will provide dedicated professional and operational support in the development, implementation, and review of new and existing Adult Neurodiversity Services for the Care Plus Group.
Interview date: 09 October 2024
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee-owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information.
Person Specification
Experience
* 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.
* 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.
* Experience of management or leadership position in health or social care setting.
* Experience of working in multi-professional teams or services within the field of Adult Learning Disabilities, Autism and/or Adult ADHD.
* Experience of service review and development.
* Experience of providing service-user led services.
* Experience in dealing with the Care Quality Commission.
* Experience of leading a team through change.
Qualifications
* A Qualified and registered practicing Professional with experience of working in the field of Adult Neurodiversity Services e.g. Clinical Psychologist; Speech and Language Therapist; LDA Nurse; Social Worker, etc.
* Post Graduate qualifications/courses in relevant field: For Example, Positive Behaviour Support, Disability Psychotherapy, Leadership, Coaching, Communication/Signing, Sensory Integration, etc.
Knowledge & Skills
* A clear understanding of professional boundaries.
* Ability to lead and manage a team.
* Ability to liaise with external agencies on behalf of Care Plus Group.
* Previous experience of budget management.
* Ability to work towards positive outcomes for service users.
* Demonstrate ability to act on own initiative.
* Ability to work in partnership with other teams and services.
* Effective report writing skills.
* Ability to use own initiative and decision make within remit of role.
* Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for a client's care and treatment, both individually and within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan.
* Experience of teaching and training other staff.
* Competent IT skills including use of Microsoft Applications and electronic patient record systems.
* Experience of providing either professional and/or clinical supervision.
* Previous experience in use of SystmOne.
Other
* Commitment to the Care Plus Group Core Values.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£45,952 to £55,145 a year (Pay award pending)
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