Most management roles in family support feel like you're drowning in admin while the real work - the life-changing conversations with parents and the chance to lead a team that matters - gets squeezed into the margins. This is different. We're looking for a Registered Manager who will lead our Family Assessment service with genuine compassion, hands-on leadership, and the space to do the work that actually changes family outcomes
You'll be the heart of a Family Assessment Centre where parents come to rebuild confidence, learn essential skills, and find stability for their children. Every day, you'll work with families at turning points - supporting them through practical parenting advice, emotional guidance, and the kind of mentoring that sticks. This isn't transactional care; it's about stepping into their lives, understanding their world, and helping them see what they're truly capable of
Leading the team here means you get to shape a positive culture from the ground up. You'll mentor staff who are just starting out, develop people's confidence and professional growth, and create an environment where high-quality care isn't a checkbox - it's the way things are done. You'll have real autonomy over recruitment, induction, training, and performance management, building a team that reflects your values and your vision
This provider has been trusted in social care for over 25 years, with a genuine commitment to person-centred support across Family Assessment, Children's Residential Care, Supported Living, and Learning Disabilities services. They value their people as much as they value the families they support - and that shows in how they invest in your development, empower your leadership, and create a collaborative culture where you're never just managing a rota
What you will be doing
- Lead day-to-day operations of the Family Assessment Centre, creating a safe, welcoming, and compliant environment for families and staff
- Assess and support parents to promote the safety, wellbeing, and development of their children, offering practical advice and emotional guidance tailored to each family's needs
- Safeguard children and parents through effective assessment, care planning, regular reviews, and proactive risk management
- Lead, mentor, and inspire your staff team - managing recruitment, induction, training, and ongoing professional development while delivering supervision and performance management
- Manage staffing rotas to maintain safe staffing levels and continuity of care, thriving in a fast-paced setting with resilience and a solution-focused approach
- Work collaboratively with families to help them achieve positive outcomes and long-term stability, acting as a positive role model who demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and commitment to exceptional care
Why you will love working here
- Real autonomy to lead a Family Assessment service your way, with genuine scope to shape culture, mentor staff, and deliver person-centred care that changes family outcomes
- Professional development built in - support to complete or progress your Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, plus ongoing training and growth opportunities
- Join a provider with 25 years of trusted expertise across multiple specialist services (Family Assessment, Children's Residential Care, Supported Living, Learning Disabilities), where collaboration and continuous improvement aren't buzzwords - they're how things actually work
- Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your resilience and adaptability are valued, and where you'll be part of a team culture that celebrates success and believes in helping both people and careers grow
Is this you?
- Are you experienced in working with Ofsted in a children's or young person's residential environment? This is essential
- Do you hold a Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma (or equivalent), and either hold or are committed to completing a Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management for health and social care, children and young people services?
- Have you got a minimum two years' experience working in Family Assessment or a similar field, with a track record of leading and motivating a staff team?
- Are you empathetic, nurturing, and supportive - someone with strong mentoring skills who prioritises the safety and wellbeing of children above all else?
- Can you remain calm under pressure, communicate with real empathy, and build the kind of positive, effective relationships that help families and staff feel genuinely supported?
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.