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.

What You'll Lead

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.

Person Specification

Essential

* 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.

Desirable

* Social Work qualification (SW, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).

* Experience working in a Family Assessment Centre or Mother & Baby Unit.

* Experience leading Ofsted inspections.

Benefits and What We Offer

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

Financial Benefits

* Competitive salary of £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience.

* Annual salary review.

* Potential for performance-related bonus.

Professional Development

* Funded qualifications and ongoing training.

* Leadership development routes.

* Regular supervision and reflective practice.

Well-being and Work-Life Balance

* Generous annual leave.

* Flexible working where possible, including on-call enhancements.

* Employee well-being and support services.

Career and Culture

* Supportive, child-focused leadership team.

* Clear progression opportunities as the service grows.

* Strong organisational values and a collaborative working culture.

Ready to Make an Impact?

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