Registered Manager - Children\'s Residential - (VN525)

*Registered Manager – Children\’s Residential Services*

Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.

We\’re opening three new children\’s homes in Redcar and Cleveland, and we\’re looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead this exciting new service.

This is a rare opportunity to build a team from the ground up, shape a positive and inclusive culture, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of autistic and/or neurodivergent children and young people.

*About you*

Are you a friendly and approachable person? Do you strive for the best in everything you do, and believe 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 role — we\’d love to hear from you.

As Registered Manager, you\’ll oversee the residential staff team, supporting children to access a range of activities both within our homes and in the wider community. You\’ll need to be enthusiastic, able to use your own initiative, and have the drive and resilience needed for what is often a demanding role.

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.

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._

*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: £45,827.60-£52,407.07 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VN525