Registered Manager

Family Assessment Unit

Walsall (WS1)

£47,008 £ 58,240 per annum

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a Family Assessment Unit in Walsall (WS1). This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong leader with experience in residential and assessment services to take full responsibility for the operational, regulatory, and strategic management of a specialist family-focused service.

As the Registered Manager
, you will be the Ofsted Registered Manager and hold full legal accountability for the service. You will ensure the home is effectively and efficiently managed, delivering the highest standards of care, assessment, and support to families. You will oversee staffing, budgets, compliance, and service delivery, ensuring that all work is appropriately evidenced and meets statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Hold Ofsted registration and legal responsibility for the service
• Lead on safeguarding for vulnerable adults, children, and young people
• Oversee admissions, placements, and discharge processes
• Lead the development, implementation, and review of placement plans
• Undertake and review risk assessments
• Ensure detailed, accurate case recording and high-quality report writing
• Attend court and provide evidence where required
• Work closely with Therapeutic Teams to ensure appropriate support for families
• Maintain strong partnerships with Social Workers, Local Authorities, and health professionals
• Promote the health and welfare of families
• Create and maintain a homely, safe, and well-maintained environment
• Foster an open culture where residents feel heard and supported

• Manage staffing structures and rotas to meet placement needs
• Lead safer recruitment in collaboration with HR
• Ensure robust induction, supervision, and appraisal processes
• Oversee staff training and development plans
• Monitor performance and manage absence
• Lead effective team meetings
• Manage and operate budgets in line with policies
• Prepare financial reports as required

• Provide clear leadership, guidance, and direction to the staff team
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, Children’s regulations, and National Minimum Standards
• Embed a culture of high-quality care and continuous improvement
• Participate in the senior on‑call rota
• When required, work as part of the rota to maintain staffing levels
• Maintain full compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, Equality Act (2010), and Health & Safety legislation

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within residential or family assessment services
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and relevant children’s legislation
• Proven leadership and staff management experience
• Experience of court work and high‑quality report writing
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Experience managing budgets and resources
• A commitment to achieving positive outcomes for families

• Competitive salary of £47,008 £ 58,240
• Opportunity to lead a specialist Family Assessment Unit
• Supportive senior leadership structure
• Ongoing professional development
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on families’ lives

If you are an experienced Registered Manager looking for your next challenge in Walsall (WS1), we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.