Job summary
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 Groups 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
Salary: Band 8a £45952 - £55145 (Pay award pending)
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 Post
holder 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 an 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 description
Job responsibilities
The job description
is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it
for more information
Job description
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
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Experience in dealing with the Care Quality Commission.
- Experience of leading a team through change
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualifications/courses in relevant field: For Example, Positive Behaviour Support, Disability Psychotherapy, Leadership, Coaching, Communication/Signing, Sensory Integration, etc.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- A clear understanding of professional boundaries
- Ability to lead and manage a team
- Ability to liaise with external agencies of 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
- Demonstrate effective communication skills
- Ability to use own initiative and decision make within remit of role.
- Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for a clients 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
Desirable
- Experience of providing either professional and or clinical supervision
- Previous experience in use of SystmOne
Other
Essential
- Commitment to the Care Plus Group Core Values
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Experience in dealing with the Care Quality Commission.
- Experience of leading a team through change
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualifications/courses in relevant field: For Example, Positive Behaviour Support, Disability Psychotherapy, Leadership, Coaching, Communication/Signing, Sensory Integration, etc.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- A clear understanding of professional boundaries
- Ability to lead and manage a team
- Ability to liaise with external agencies of 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
- Demonstrate effective communication skills
- Ability to use own initiative and decision make within remit of role.
- Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for a clients 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
Desirable
- Experience of providing either professional and or clinical supervision
- Previous experience in use of SystmOne
Other
Essential
- 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
