Exciting role for Summer 2026!
Job Title: Registered Manager – Family Assessment Centre
Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per year (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
About the Role:
The Registered Manager is responsible for the leadership, management and regulatory compliance of the Family Assessment Centre. They will ensure the centre provides high-quality, evidence-based parenting assessments and safeguarding oversight for parents and their babies/children in line with Ofsted requirements, statutory regulations, and organisational policies.
The RM is accountable for ensuring the service is safe, effective, child-centred, and delivers positive outcomes for families under the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF)
Key Responsibilities:
*Ensure the centre operates in full compliance with: Family Centre Regulations, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 (best-practice crossover expectations), Ofsted Registered Requirements, Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures.
*Oversee all quality assurance systems, including Reg 25/Reg 45 style monitoring reports.
*Maintain clear and accurate records that meet Ofsted’s expectations for evidence-based assessments.
*Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the centre.
*Recruit, develop, and supervise staff in line with safer recruitment and Ofsted requirement.
*Oversee the delivery of robust, evidence-based parenting assessments.
Requirements
*Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
*Previous experience working in a safeguarding environment with children and families.
*Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and inspection frameworks.
*Experience of completing and overseeing parenting assessment.
*Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
*A minimum of two years experience in a management role within social care/children’s services.
*Strong report-writing skills suitable for court proceedings.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and safer recruitment procedures.