This advert is for one Deputy Manager position based at Ty Ddraig NAS Day Service, Cardiff The salary for this position is £24,973.52 - £29,133.98 dependent on experience Who we are: The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people. We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation, whether as tenants or owner occupiers, living alone, or with others. We have come a long way but there is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen. Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: (url removed)/ Who we are looking for: We are looking for a Deputy Manager with the passion to work with our fantastic team at Cardiff Resource Centre (Ty Ddraig). You’ll be resilient, supportive and sensitive towards the needs of autistic people. Suitable candidates will have experience of management and/or shift leading within a social care setting. Being a Deputy Manager takes leadership skills, patience and commitment. But working with autistic people gives so much more in return. Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families, and will include evening and weekend working. The role includes: Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community Develop individuals home making skills and personal chores Transforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults - Develop and maintain a responsive support service to people with autism. - Ensure that support is provided in an effective, efficient and sustainable way resulting in outcomes in line with individuals’ support plans. - Play a leading role in the development and maintenance of excellent relationships relations with people we support and their relatives and advocates. - Facilitate effective working relationships with other agencies who are involved in the lives of the people we support. - Listen directly to the views, ideas and concerns of the people we support both individually and through the local Forum. Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred Please click here for a Job Description What we can offer you: Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every year Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members) Life Assurance at 2 x base salary A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply) Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free Eligibility for a Blue Light Card Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200 Where you will be working: Ty Ddraig NAS Day Service at B1 Cook Court Pacific Way, Cardiff, Wales CF24 5HJ Our Cardiff Autism Centre (including Ty Ddraig, Ty Yfory and Ty Mor) provides a range of quality, personalised support for autistic adults offering a wide variety of opportunities. The centre is a move-on service providing educational, work and social opportunities to build on attained independence and skill levels. About our application process: When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role. For more information about this job please contact insert: Emily Samad - Deputy Manager - (url removed) We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential. Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism. The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. INDAS