Registered Manager
Job Description
Job Title: Ofsted Registered Manager Parent and Child Assessment Unit
\nLocation: Reading, UK
\nSalary:£43,000 - £50,000 per year, depending on qualifications and management experience.
\nJob Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Full Time Presence in Service @ Camellia House Reading
About the Role:\nWe are seeking an experienced and dedicated Ofsted Registered Manager to oversee the operations of our Parent and Child Assessment Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care, assessment, and support for parents and their children while maintaining full compliance with Ofsted regulations and relevant legislation.
Key Responsibilities:\nLeadership & Management: Provide strong leadership to staff, ensuring a positive and nurturing environment for parents and children.
\nRegulatory Compliance: Ensure the unit operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations, The Residential Family Centres (Amendment) Regulations 2013, and the Quality Standards.
\nParenting Assessments: Oversee the completion of comprehensive parenting assessments using evidence-based models to evaluate parental capacity and child welfare. Complete parenting assessments at times when needed.
\nQuality Assurance : Ensure any reports, documents and write ups by support staff going external clients are quality assured to sufficient standard.
\nSafeguarding: Ensure robust safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented, protecting children and vulnerable families from harm.
\nStaff Supervision & Development: Recruit, train, and manage a team of skilled professionals, providing supervision, appraisals, and ongoing development in line with safer recruitment processes.
\nService Improvement: Drive continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality services through audits, feedback, and best practice implementation.
\nMulti-Agency Collaboration: Work effectively with social workers, local authorities, health professionals, and legal teams to support assessment processes and family interventions.
\nFinancial & Operational Management: Oversee budgeting, resources, and overall operational effectiveness of the unit.
\nReport Writing & Documentation: Ensure accurate record-keeping and high-quality reports are maintained for assessments and regulatory inspections.
\nFull-Time Presence within the service: The role requires full-time presence within the service Camellia House in Reading.
\nMust hold or be willing to obtain Ofsted Registered Manager status.
\nLevel 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children & Young Peoples Services) or equivalent or be willing to work towards one.
\nMinimum 2 years of management experience within a childrens residential or family assessment setting.
\nStrong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding procedures, and child protection legislation.
\nExperience in conducting or overseeing parenting assessments in a professional setting.
\nExcellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
\nAbility to work under pressure and handle complex family situations with empathy and professionalism.
\nFull UK driving license and ability to travel as required.
\nEssential is candidate being near Reading or living within Berkshire Area
\nExperience working within a parent and child assessment unit.
\nKnowledge of PAMS (Parent Assessment Manual Software), CUBAS, Parent Assess, or other parenting assessment frameworks or be willing to undertake additional training for these specialist assessments areas
\nExperience in preparing for Ofsted inspections and achieving high regulatory ratings.
\nPractice Educator Training
\nCompetitive salary and benefits package.
\nOngoing professional development and training opportunities.
\nSupportive and dynamic work environment.
\nCareer progression opportunities within the organization.
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