Registered Manager Family Assessment Centre

Job Title: Registered Manager – Family Assessment Centre
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester, UK
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (DOE)

Job Description:
A leading specialist provider is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to oversee their Family Assessment Centre in Oldham. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate professional to lead a service committed to supporting children and families. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality care, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering a positive, professional environment for staff and service users. If you are a motivated leader with a strong background in family assessment and social care, this role offers a rewarding challenge in a supportive setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, communicate, and implement the service’s Statement of Purpose, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Provide strong leadership, supervision, and coaching to the team, including recruitment, induction, and ongoing professional development.
• Drive clinical excellence by developing and executing a service improvement plan that promotes best practice and safeguards the rights of children and families.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, manage inspections, and ensure all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Oversee casework, administrative functions, and internal processes to maintain high standards of performance.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with families, multi-disciplinary teams, and commissioning authorities.
• Manage resources, including duty rotas and the service budget, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment.
• Promote professional ethics and safe working practices across the team, including medication management.
• Participate in an on-call system to provide support outside of standard hours.

Requirements:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or a willingness to work towards this immediately, or qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Significant experience working within a family assessment centre environment.
• Strong knowledge of child protection, family support services, and relevant legislation.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. The role is based in Oldham, offering a competitive salary and the chance to lead a well-regarded service.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.