Registered Manager - Children\'S Residential - (Vn537) in England

Are you a friendly and approachable person? Do you strive for the best in everything you do, and think you could make a positive difference to the lives of autistic and/or neurodivergent individuals? If this sounds like you, and you’re seeking a rewarding job role, we are currently recruiting for a Registered Manager to join our Children’s Residential Services staff team.

Overseeing the residential staff team, you will support children to access a range of activities both within our residential homes and in the community. You will need to be enthusiastic, able to use your own initiative, have a drive and resilience for what is often a demanding role; and you must be people-centered with good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build positive, trusting relationships with the children we support, their families and external agencies.

To be considered for this position, you must have significant experience in children’s residential care, including previous experience in a supervisory role. Alongside, you must have within the last 5 years, worked for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and worked for at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the amendments to the Exceptions Order. As such it will be necessary for an 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.

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.

Benefits available to you:

• 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.

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.