Registered Manager Family Assessment

Progressive Care; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to social care excellence. As a Registered Manager in Family Assessment, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding children and supporting families. This dynamic position involves assessing parents, mentoring staff, and ensuring a safe environment for all. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive culture, you will thrive in your career while making a meaningful impact. If you are passionate about nurturing relationships and fostering growth, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in social care.

Benefits

Structured salary grades

Comprehensive induction training

Employee benefits for health and wellbeing

Clear career progression pathways

Supportive management

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in Family Assessment or similar.
• Hold or be committed to completing Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management.

Responsibilities

• Assess parents to safeguard and promote children’s well-being.
• Oversee daily management and operations of the Family Assessment Centre.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the staff team.

Skills

Mentoring Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Safeguarding Experience

Empathy

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma

Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

Job Description

We are a national leader in Social Care with over 25 years of experience, committed to innovation, excellence, and making a meaningful impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture enables us to deliver exceptional services through highly skilled, dedicated, and multidisciplinary teams.

Our services include:

• Family Assessment
• Children’s Residential
• 16+ Supported Living

All services aim to ensure safety, growth, and independence for individuals and families.

Our Mission

At Progressive Care, we stand for trust, quality, and compassionate care. We design our services to deliver excellence and consistency, with a professional, person-centered approach that creates lasting value for those we support.

Your Role as a Registered Manager in Family Assessment

• Assess parents to safeguard and promote children’s well-being.
• Safeguard children and parents through assessments, planning, and reviews.
• Support and mentor parents to develop essential parenting skills.
• Help parents reach their full potential in caring for their children.
• Develop and offer the best support to families.
• Provide advice and guidance to help families build stability.
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.
• Oversee the daily management and operations of the Family Assessment Centre, ensuring a safe, compliant, and homely environment.
• Mentor new and less experienced staff and lead the team during shifts.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the staff team.
• Manage recruitment, training, and professional development of staff, identifying training needs.
• Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and high standards of care.
• Supervise staff effectively and manage rotas.

Candidate Requirements

• Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma or equivalent.
• Either hold or be committed to completing a Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management for health & social care for children & young people.
• Minimum two years’ experience in Family Assessment or similar.
• Experience with Ofsted or knowledge of relevant legislation and requirements.
• Prioritize children’s safety and well-being.
• Nurturing, supportive, with strong mentoring skills.
• Experienced in safeguarding and creating stable environments.
• Empathetic, understanding, and encouraging.
• Proven leadership and motivation skills for staff teams.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to fast-paced settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with high empathy.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Committed to supporting families and building positive relationships with children, parents, and professionals.

What We Offer

• Structured salary grades reflecting your experience and qualifications.
• Competitive pay aligned with national standards.
• Clear career progression pathways from Support Worker to Service Manager.
• Comprehensive induction and service-specific training, fully funded.
• Employee benefits supporting health, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Supportive management and supervision to help you thrive in your role and career.

Join Us

If you’re ready to start your career in social care, contact our Talent Team and become part of the Progressive Care community!

Note: Due to the nature of this role, all hires undergo enhanced DBS checks. Sponsorship is not available; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.