Registered Service Manager- Residential; Short Breaks

Registered Service Manager – Residential (Short Breaks)

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Salary: £31,986.16

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 40hrs

Job Reference Number: NI-RSM-RL

Job Location: N. Ireland

Job Area: Newcastle

Closing Date: 28th November 2025

Registered Managers will be accountable to their Area Manager for the overall management and quality of the service, in keeping with AI philosophy, aims and objectives. The Registered Manager will also be expected to work directly with the People Supported.

• Responsible for all aspects of managing and facilitating the booking system for the Short Breaks service, to ensure effective operations.
• Specifically take account of the choices, needs and wishes of each Person Supported, involving them in their own plans and day‑to‑day decisions.
• Take personal responsibility for learning about each Person Supported and the way Autism affects them; for ‘listening’ to each individual; and for reflecting on own practice to continuously develop their own knowledge and skills.
• Maintain People Supported Confidentiality at all times.
• Develop person‑centred working relationships with the People Supported, carry out Key Worker responsibilities if required, in a professional manner, or alternatively delegate a member of your team to the Key Worker role.
• Ensure that all documents to support person centred outcome focussed Autism practice, as contained in their Working Files, are appropriate and up to date and all plans being used effectively.
• Ensure that all records are maintained in an efficient and professional manner and in accordance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
• Contribute to People Supported reviews and all monitoring and inspections, both in writing and in person, as required. Prepare a written report for Area Managers (AM) on a monthly basis and keep the AM informed of all matters of concern relating to the People Supported as required.
• Undertake assessments of new People Supported and continue a process of re‑assessment and review incorporating these in the People Supported About Me.
• Ensure person‑centred support plans and interventions are reviewed regularly and updated as required and ensure that changes are communicated to relevant persons in a timely manner.
• Work within the team to support People Supported in their daily lives, through:

Assisting People Supported to develop and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance, or ensuring this support is provided by a member of your team.

Supporting People Supported to make appropriate choices regarding their nutritional needs.

Administering medication in accordance with the People Supported needs and Kardex's and also ensuring medication policy and procedures are adhered and staff are competent in administering medication.

Ensuring the People Supported are accompanied to the dentist, doctor, hairdresser and other appointments as appropriate.

Reporting to the service Area Manager any concerns regarding the Person Supported welfare including health and safety issues and safeguarding concerns.

Ensuring People Supported are supported with their personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, shaving, and assisting them to learn self‑care, with direct support where required.

Ensuring People Supported are supported to leisure and meaningful activities both inside and outside of the home, in accordance with individual interests, choices, needs, activity plans and support plans.

Ensuring People Supported are accompanied on trips and holidays to various locations (including abroad) when required.

Ensuring the home environment is secure, clean and well‑presented and domestic chores and relevant checks as necessary are completed ensuring tasks are delegated fairly.

Adhering to all safeguarding requirements and any procedures aimed at the protection of vulnerable adults.

Using ‘Positive Intervention Support Planning’ to support People Supported who present with behaviours that challenge and take action if these need reviewed.

• Register with RQIA and take on the role of Registered Manager of the designated service(s).
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