Assistant Unit Manager – Cedars Lodge/Montpellier
Salary: £27,250
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Sunderland
Hours: 37.5
Job role
We are looking for an experienced person to join our committed and dedicated team, supporting autistic service users, learning disabilities and mental health issues to live full and meaningful lives in their own homes in Sunderland
Expressions of interest are invited from experienced colleagues who are ready to make a progressive step within ESPA Residential Services, or existing Assistant Managers who are looking for professional development into a different environment.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an experienced person to join our committed and dedicated team, supporting autistic service users, learning disabilities and mental health issues to live full and meaningful lives in their own homes in Sunderland
Expressions of interest are invited from experienced colleagues who are ready to make a progressive step within ESPA Residential Services, or existing Assistant Managers who are looking for professional development into a different environment.
We are looking to recruit someone who has the following skills, experience and qualities:
- Is enthusiastic, self motivated, reliable, flexible and is able to use their own initiative in a range of different situations.
- Has experience and knowledge of management systems and procedures.
- Is able to work closely with Montpelier/Cedars’ senior team to ensure that all management systems, documentation, P&P and legislation are adhered to.
- Has good time management skills and is able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
- Understand the principles of Positive Behaviour Support and have experience of working with external multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement support plans which focus on enhancing quality of life.
- Demonstrate a positive and encouraging attitude and commitment to supporting individuals with ASD and other health related conditions.
- Value teamwork and be able to work with colleagues at all levels in an open, cohesive and inclusive way, as well as being able to work independently.
- Ability and confidence to motivate and manage staff including role modelling, conducting supervisions, appraisals & managing conflict resolution.
- Good working knowledge of ESPA’s IT systems.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Be flexible when considering shift patterns which will include on call duties, evening & weekend shifts and Bank Holidays.
- Have understanding of the function of CQC and other relevant legislation e.g. DoLs, including how they influence the quality of life for people using our service.
For further details of the position please contact –
Beverley Dickeson on 0191 567 3541 or beverley.redden@espa.org.uk
For an application form –
contact Human Resources on 0191 5165080 or humanresources@espa.org.uk
Closing: 01/05/2026
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