Assistant Manager – Children's Residential Services
We're opening three new children's homes in Redcar and Cleveland — and we're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Assistant Manager to help lead this exciting new service.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning: helping to shape a positive, inclusive culture and making a real difference in the lives of autistic and/or neurodivergent children and young people.
About you
Are you a warm, approachable person who leads by example? Do you believe in creating safe, nurturing environments where every child can thrive?
If so — and you're looking for a rewarding role with real purpose — we'd love to hear from you.
As Assistant Manager, you'll support the Registered Manager in overseeing the residential staff team and ensuring high-quality care and support for the children in our homes. You'll help create opportunities for young people to engage in meaningful activities, both within the home and in the wider community.
You must be people-centred, with strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills that enable you to build positive, trusting relationships with the children we support, their families, and external agencies.
Job Description an Person Specification
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Benefits available to you
At North East Autism Society, we're proud to offer:
* A beautiful working environment
* 36 days annual leave per annum
* Pension scheme with employer contributions
* Instant access to up to 40% of your salary as you earn it
* Specialist training to support your career development
* Employee discounts at over 130,000 shops and entertainment venues
* Access to the Blue Light Card for emergency and social care staff
* Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
* Refer-a-friend scheme – receive £500
This role is more than a job — it's your chance to lead a brand-new service, shape a supportive and inclusive culture, and build a team that reflects your values.
For more than 40 years we've led the way in providing autism-specific care and education for children, young people, and adults across the North-East of England.
Find out more about our work here:
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. As such it will be necessary for a enhanced Disclosure submission to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. The North East Autism Society's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, young people and adults across all of our services is reflected in our safer recruitment process.
As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this job vacancy.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer (EOE) here at NEAS. We believe everyone has the right to be themselves. We not only celebrate diversity but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We are committed to creating a workplace where all differences are valued, and we make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and/or vulnerable adults.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £33,544.58-£37,178.24 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: VN517