Registered Manager - Family Assessment

Registered Manager – Family Assessment (Walsall)

Walsall Wood, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/04/2026

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Family Assessment Centre, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and compliant environment for families and staff.
• Assess and support parents to promote the safety, wellbeing, and development of their children.
• Safeguard children and parents through effective assessment, care planning, regular reviews, and risk management.
• Support, mentor, and guide parents in developing essential parenting skills and building confidence in their abilities.
• Work collaboratively with families to help them achieve positive outcomes and long-term stability.
• Provide practical advice, emotional support, and guidance tailored to each family’s individual needs.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, responding to challenges with resilience, adaptability, and a solution-focused approach.
• Lead, motivate, and inspire the staff team, creating a positive culture focused on high‑quality care and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and direction during shifts, ensuring consistent standards and effective team collaboration.
• Mentor and support new or less experienced staff, encouraging confidence and professional development.
• Oversee staff recruitment, induction, training, and ongoing development, identifying opportunities for growth and learning.
• Deliver effective supervision, probation support, and performance management to ensure staff feel supported and empowered.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to exceptional care and ethical practice.
• Ensure staffing rotas are effectively managed to maintain safe staffing levels and continuity of care.

You will be a compassionate and confident leader who is passionate about supporting families and helping teams thrive. You will bring strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care.

• Experience of working with Ofsted within a childrens' or young persons residential environment (Essential)
• Hold a Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma (or equivalent). (Essential)
• Either hold or be committed to completing their Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management for health & social care children & young people services.
• Have a minimum two years' experience working in Family Assessment or a similar field.
• Prioritise the safety and well‑being of children.
• Nurturing and supportive, with strong mentoring skills.
• Experienced in safeguarding and creating a stable environment.
• Empathetic, understanding, and encouraging.
• Have experience leading and motivating a staff team.
• Self‑motivated and adaptable to a fast‑paced setting.
• Able to apply transferable skills from relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills with a high level of empathy.
• Remains calm under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive, effective relationships with children, parents, and professionals.
• Someone who is committed to a career in supporting families.