Position: Registered Manager - Family Assessment Centre
Location: Great Malvern, Worcestershire
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Bonuses: £5,000 Welcome Bonus + 21% Annual Bonus
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Please note: Applicants must be qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England.

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Family Assessment Centre in Great Malvern, seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Manager to lead their dedicated team. This is a unique opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to oversee trauma-informed care and high-quality family assessments for up to seven families.

The service supports families facing complex challenges including learning disabilities, mental health issues, and substance misuse. Assessments are carried out over a 14-week period using the Parent Assess model.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all operational aspects of the centre, ensuring the delivery of outstanding care and assessments.

• Supervise, support, and develop staff to ensure a high-performing, well-trained team.

• Design and oversee individualised assessment and support plans tailored to each family's needs.

• Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards, aiming for and maintaining an 'Outstanding' rating.

• Work in close partnership with families and external professionals throughout the assessment process.

• Monitor progress and outcomes, adjusting support strategies as needed.

• Foster a trauma-informed, inclusive, and positive culture across the team.

• Manage referrals, liaise with local authorities, and develop external partnerships.

• Maintain accurate records and produce timely reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.

• Proven experience managing residential or family assessment services.

• Familiarity with the Parent Assess model or similar assessment frameworks.

• Experience supporting families with complex needs, including mental health and substance misuse.

• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.

• In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding best practice.

• Compassionate and resilient, with a solution-focused approach.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What's on Offer

• £60,000 annual salary

• £5,000 Welcome Bonus

• 21% Annual Performance Bonus

• 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Excellent opportunities for career progression into senior leadership

• Funded DBS check and renewals

• Comprehensive training and professional development

• Pension scheme

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Monthly employee recognition with rewards and incentives

• Staff discount scheme for high street retailers, holidays, and more

About the Service

This Family Assessment Centre supports up to seven families at a time through structured, evidence-based assessments over a 14-week period. The service specialises in working with families experiencing mental health challenges, substance misuse, and learning difficulties, using a trauma-informed approach to improve outcomes and help families move forward safely and positively.

Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.