Team Manager - Autism Service

Role Responsibility

Here in Kent those with Autism are looking for a person who can make their rights a reality. Kent County Council as an organisation is looking for someone to deliver the best approach there is for those with Autism.

We are looking for a person who will:

• Put co-production at the start of what we do.
• Can evidence “you said – I listened – we did”
• Who will inspire success
• Can evidence person centred practice and leadership
• A person who will ensure the person with a Autism and their carers are at the centre of their community.

Those with Autism and Kent only want the best, if that’s you then apply.

It is key we keep people safe driven by Making Safeguarding Personal alongside the intention that each person we support has choice and control in how their Care Act needs are responded to.

Meeting needs within partnership arrangements is central to success.

As the Team Manager for the Countywide Autism Team you will report to the Service Manager for Autism.  The role will see you leading and directing the delivery of integrated health and social care across the team, taking opportunities to streamline processes and support the team through a period of change. 

An appropriate professional qualification will be necessary, and you will be registered with your professional body. You will also have an extensive knowledge of all relevant legislation and be expect to adhere  to county procedures, with the ability to inspire and deliver excellent work from your team.

We are on an exciting journey in which we are transforming the service we provide to adults with Autism living in Kent. So, please come and join us!

As part of the interview process for this role you may be required to complete additional testing.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and a relevant professional qualification (Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy) as well as up to date registration with the appropriate professional body.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Contact Details

For further details on the role please contact Alyson Wagget on 03000 412483

About the Company

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.