Registered Manager - Family Assessment (Walsall)

About Us

For more than 25 years, Progressive Care has been a trusted leader in Social Care, dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children, young people, adults, and families. We are passionate about creating safe, supportive environments where individuals can grow, thrive, and achieve their full potential.

At the heart of everything we do are our people. We believe that when our teams feel valued, supported, and empowered, they can deliver exceptional care and life -changing outcomes. That’s why we foster a positive, inclusive culture where collaboration, compassion, and professional development are encouraged every step of the way.

Our Services

We provide a range of specialist services designed to meet individual needs, including:

• Family Assessment
  
• Children’s Residential Care
  
• 16+ Supported Living
  
• Learning Disabilities Support
  

Each service is built around promoting safety, wellbeing, independence, and opportunity, helping the people we support build brighter futures.

Our Mission

At Progressive Care, we are committed to delivering care that people can trust. Our mission is to provide high -quality, person -centred support that makes a meaningful and lasting impact.

We take pride in creating positive experiences — not only for the individuals and families we support, but also for the dedicated professionals who work alongside us. By joining our team, you become part of an organisation that values kindness, celebrates success, and believes in helping both people and careers grow

Requirements

As a Registered Manager within our Family Assessment service, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for families. You will lead with compassion and professionalism, empowering parents to develop the skills, confidence, and stability needed to provide the best possible care for their children.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference while leading a dedicated team in a fast -paced and dynamic setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day -to -day operations of the Family Assessment Centre, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and compliant environment for families and staff.
  
• Assess and support parents to promote the safety, wellbeing, and development of their children.
  
• Safeguard children and parents through effective assessment, care planning, regular reviews, and risk management.
  
• Support, mentor, and guide parents in developing essential parenting skills and building confidence in their abilities.
  
• Work collaboratively with families to help them achieve positive outcomes and long -term stability.
  
• Provide practical advice, emotional support, and guidance tailored to each family’s individual needs.
  
• Thrive in a fast -paced environment, responding to challenges with resilience, adaptability, and a solution -focused approach.
  
• Lead, motivate, and inspire the staff team, creating a positive culture focused on high -quality care and continuous improvement.
  
• Provide leadership and direction during shifts, ensuring consistent standards and effective team collaboration.
  
• Mentor and support new or less experienced staff, encouraging confidence and professional development.
  
• Oversee staff recruitment, induction, training, and ongoing development, identifying opportunities for growth and learning.
  
• Deliver effective supervision, probation support, and performance management to ensure staff feel supported and empowered.
  
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to exceptional care and ethical practice.
  
• Ensure staffing rotas are effectively managed to maintain safe staffing levels and continuity of care.
  

What You’ll Bring

You will be a compassionate and confident leader who is passionate about supporting families and helping teams thrive. You will bring strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to delivering high -quality, person -centred care.

Benefits

Our
Ideal Candidate should:  

• Experience
  of working with Ofsted within a childrens' or young persons residential environment (Essential)
  
• Hold
  a Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma (or
  equivalent). (Essential)
  
• Either
  hold or be committed to completing their Level 5 diploma in
  Leadership and Management for health & social care children
  & young people services.
  
• Have
  a minimum two years' experience working in Family Assessment or
  a similar field.
  
• Prioritises
  the safety and well -being of children.
  
• Nurturing
  and supportive, with strong mentoring skills.
  
• Experienced
  in safeguarding and creating a stable environment.
  
• Empathetic,
  understanding, and encouraging.
  
• Have
  experience leading and motivating a staff team.
  
• Self -motivated
  and adaptable to a fast -paced setting.
  
• Able
  to apply transferable skills from relevant experience.
  
• Strong
  communication skills with a high level of empathy.
  
• Remains
  calm under pressure.
  
• Strong
  interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive,
  effective relationships with children, parents, and
  professionals.
  
• Someone
  who is committed to a career in supporting families.