Registered Manager - Family Assessment Centre

Registered Manager - Family Assessment Centre

Location:

South Yorkshire

Salary: £55,000‑£65,000 + Excellent Benefits

Contract:

Full‑time, Permanent

Lead. Inspire. Safeguard. Change Lives.

Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking to lead a high‑performing Family Assessment Centre? Do you want to influence the safety, well‑being and future of vulnerable babies, children and parents? This is an opportunity for a confident, values‑driven leader to step into a pivotal role where quality, safeguarding and outcomes truly matter. You’ll bring energy, vision and high standards to a service committed to delivering exceptional work for families.

Service Quality and Practice Leadership:
Set and maintain a safe, nurturing and evidence‑based assessment environment. Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards and deliver consistently high outcomes.

Team Development and Culture:
Recruit, motivate and support a strong staff team. Embed reflective practice, professional curiosity and a culture of continuous learning.

Parenting Assessments:
Oversee high‑quality, analytical assessments including baseline assessments, observations, chronologies and final reports. Ensure all assessments meet PLO and family court expectations.

Safeguarding Leadership:
Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Lead on risk assessments, safety planning and multi‑agency communication.

Operational and Financial Management:
Manage budgets, occupancy, referrals and staffing. Maintain a safe, compliant and well‑run service. Build strong relationships with local authorities, CAFCASS, health professionals, police and legal partners.

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willing to work towards).
• Minimum 2 years’ management experience in children’s services or social care.
• Experience completing or overseeing parenting assessments.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding practice.
• Excellent communication, report writing and staff supervision skills.

• Social Work qualification (SW, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
• Experience working in a Family Assessment Centre or Mother & Baby Unit.
• Experience leading Ofsted inspections.

We value our managers and invest in their professional development and well‑being.

• Competitive salary of £55,000‑£65,000 depending on experience.
• Annual salary review.
• Potential for performance‑related bonus.

• Funded qualifications and ongoing training.
• Leadership development routes.
• Regular supervision and reflective practice.

• Generous annual leave.
• Flexible working where possible, including on‑call enhancements.
• Employee well‑being and support services.

• Supportive, child‑focused leadership team.
• Clear progression opportunities as the service grows.
• Strong organisational values and a collaborative working culture.

If you are passionate about high‑quality practice, strong leadership and transforming outcomes for families, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a service where your leadership genuinely makes a difference.