About This Role

Position:          Service Manager

Salary:              £43,097 – £46,763 per annum

Hours:               37 hours per week

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Service Manager who has the drive and passion to develop a service and team to achieve success. The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity, compassion, and real commitment to working with Autism Initiatives as we progress through the next stage of our Adult Supported Living Service.

This is a very exciting time to join Autism Initiatives due to the continued growth and

What are you waiting for? We’d be delighted to hear from you with your application.

You will lead and motivate the team to develop the overall quality of the service including individualised approaches, outcome focused support planning, contract management, finance, health and safety and staffing. The successful candidate will provide regular supervisions, guidance and direction to the team. To be successful in this role, you will have the ability to deliver a highly personalised service to adults with a diagnosis of ASC and actively encourage community access for service user’s and enable active participation in a variety of activities to increase their independence and live successful as a valued member of the community.

You will have experience inworking in a Health and Social Care setting and be able to evidence your contribution to positive outcomes for service users and your ability to fulfil this important role.

Ideally you will hold a Level 5 Health and Social Care qualification, or you will be required to obtain this qualification on successful appointment.

To support you in your new role we offer a full induction and ongoing Learning and Development opportunities including autism specific approaches.

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who hold a manual driving licence.

We at Autism Initiatives make a difference every day. We pride ourselves on being a values-based organisation who put the people we support in the heart of everything we do. We are also committed as an organisation to the well-being of our staff for all of the hard work they do each day. To support our employees, we offer the following;

• Medicash Wellness plans

• A supportive team and friendly environment

• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay

‘We are committed to staff development and want all staff at Autism Initiatives to feel supported when at work. We have excellent opportunities for career development and progression and are always there to encourage staff as they embark on their career in Health and Social Care’

If you are interested in applying for this position and making a difference to someone’s life, then please complete the application form by clicking the “apply now” tab.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

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Benefits of working with us

​In addition to competitive pay rates, a contributory pension, and generous holiday entitlements, you’ll have access to a range of additional benefits designed to recognise and reward the exceptional support our staff provide.

Some benefits are available immediately, while others are awarded over time to recognise loyalty, dedication, and long service. Please note that benefits may vary by role, location, and length of service. Full details of your benefits package will be available once you join.

Below is an overview of some of the benefits you may be eligible for:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme (including reimbursement for medical costs, gym discounts, and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme – free expert support on childcare, probate, money management, and work–life balance
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2, and 3 years of service
• Extra paid holidays for milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme offering flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme

Wagestream financial planning and support app – access earnings before payday, set up savings, and manage your finances

Before you start

Before starting your application, it is recommended that you prepare the following information:

• Your qualification and education history, including any professional memberships
• Details of your current employment and full previous employment history
• Contact details for two referees (the first must be your current employer). Please note that referees will only be contacted after an offer of employment has been accepted and with your permission

You are strongly encouraged to read all supporting documents available in the Document Section, including the Job Description and Person Specification. These resources will help you identify the key skills and experience required for the role.

When completing your application, it is essential that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria. Use your own words to describe your skills, knowledge, and experience, as applications that do not evidence this may not be shortlisted.

While AI tools can be helpful for generating ideas, your application should reflect your own thinking, experience, and values. We are interested in understanding your personal contributions and achievements. Applications that appear to rely heavily on AI-generated content may not be progressed.