Assistant Manager (VN617) INTERNAL ONLY

Company: North East Autism Society
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Location: Sunderland
Job Description:

Overview

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.

About you

Are you a warm, approachable person who leads by example? Do you believe in creating safe, nurturing environments where everyone can thrive? If so — and you’re looking for a rewarding role with real purpose — we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications and Skills

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.

Legal and Safeguarding

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 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026