Manager (Learning Disabilities)

As Resource Manager, you will lead and manage Autism and Learning Disability staff at the Welford Centre day service, to deliver safe, effective and person-centred support. You will oversee service delivery, staffing, performance, budgets, quality standards and operational procedures, ensuring services meet agreed objectives and comply with relevant legislation, policy and statutory requirements. You will play a key role in planning and improving service provision, supporting change, contributing to policies and procedures, and building strong working relationships with internal and external partners. You will promote creative and innovative approaches, support people to express themselves and make choices, and help ensure high-quality services for autistic people and people with learning disabilities.

We are looking for someone who is calm, confident and values-led, with experience of managing staff and services in a local authority or similar setting. You will have strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, knowledge of safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act 2014, and an understanding of the rights and needs of autistic people and people with learning disabilities. You will hold, or be working towards, a relevant Level 4 qualification and a Registered Manager qualification. You will be able to manage a demanding workload, meet deadlines, support staff across multiple locations and take a flexible approach to work location, duties and hours.

Are you looking for a leadership role where you can make a real difference to the lives of autistic people and people with learning disabilities? This could be the job for you. Grade N10, £50,269 - £54,495 per year. Full time, permanent, 37 hours per week. Why work for Newcastle City Council? Newcastle City Council offers you an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant city with proactive and committed people who have a genuine desire and motivation to support positive outcomes for the residents of Newcastle, striving to achieve the values of being Proud, Fair and Ambitious. What we offer: In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive:

• A dedicated induction and ongoing training and development
• Generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family-friendly policies and access to Occupational Health support
• Mindfulness sessions and other wellbeing initiatives
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes, including home electronics, vehicle leasing and pension-related options
• Discounted travel passes
About the service: The Autism and Learning Disability Service at the Welford Centre is a provision that supports autistic adults and people with learning disabilities, including people with complex support needs, to develop independence, exercise choice and control, and reach their full potential. The service uses person-centred approaches and works in partnership with people who use services, carers, families, health colleagues, voluntary and community sector partners, and wider Council teams to ensure that people are actively involved in their local community.