Centre Manager

The Centre Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the centre. You'll drive excellence and ensure compliance to meet regulations. Through proactive problem-solving and reflective practice, the Centre Manager contributes to continuous improvement and sustainable service development. What You'll Do

• Quality Leadership and Support by leading safeguarding and risk management processes.
• Have financial accountability with budgets & forecast service needs.
• Plan for the service such as community engagement activities & partnership working with commissioners, families, professionals and community organisations.
  
  Proven leadership & management experience within social care.
• Experience in safeguarding, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks & safeguarding.
• Strong organisational, financial, and decision-making skills., To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, 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.
  
  The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Centre Manager at our West London Centre in Longfield House. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/ About the Service Our centre in West London is based in Longfield House, located in the heart of Ealing Broadway and is a 1920s Art Deco style building with a mix of residential and office space. Opening in 2021 the new centre was formed from our Acton and Ladbroke Grove centres. Surrounded by a wealth of amenities such as shops, parks, cinemas and leisure centres, the building itself hosts a variety of different activities with a special focus on arts, drama and music.

This advert is for a full time position at 35 Hours per week. What we can offer you
• Pension - Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Annual Leave - 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• Training - Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts - Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare - Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life Assurance - 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits - Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support - 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness - Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card - Eligibility for discounts.