Job Description: Dual Home Registered Manager Muve Children’s Service – Every Voice Matters, Every Step Heals
As the Registered Manager across two therapeutic children’s homes, you will be responsible for leading a team to deliver trauma-informed, attachment-aware care for children with complex SEMH needs. You will drive outstanding outcomes for children through emotionally intelligent leadership, robust safeguarding, and operational excellence.
This role is central to achieving Muve’s mission: to walk alongside children in crisis with compassion, consistency, and courage, within homes where healing begins, voices are heard, and every child feels seen, valued, and empowered.
About Muve Children's Service
Muve exists to provide homes that are more than safe spaces - they are nurturing environments where trauma is understood, therapeutic care is intentional, and relationships are the foundation for healing.
We are led by a CEO with nearly 20 years’ experience in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed residential care, and are proud of our commitment to walk alongside every child and colleague in their journey of growth and empowerment.
We invest in you, as much as in our young people:
Ongoing therapeutic training and reflective practice rooted in leading trauma models
Lead two Ofsted-registered children’s homes to achieve and maintain "Good" or "Outstanding" ratings
Safeguarding and Compliance
Maintain the highest safeguarding standards in line with The Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Working Together to Safeguard Children
Ensure timely reporting, multi-agency liaison, and proactive risk management
Uphold regulatory and statutory duties with robust governance processes
Team Development and Supervision
Coach, supervise, and appraise staff regularly, nurturing professional development
Manage staffing, rota planning, and home budgets effectively
Maintain accurate records, care plans, and documentation in line with best practice
Ensure homes are welcoming, safe, and homely with high standards of care and presentation
Child-Centred Practice
Ensure children’s voices, rights and wishes are central to care planning and daily life
Deliver a bespoke, therapeutic experience for each child that celebrates their identity
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve within 12 months)
Minimum 3 years’ experience within children’s residential care, with 2 years at a senior or management level
Proven track record of leading or contributing to an Ofsted “Good” or “Outstanding” provision
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
We lead with empathy, knowing that behaviour is communication and children need attuned, patient care.
We create environments where children feel emotionally, physically and psychologically secure.
We build trust and connection, prioritising relational over transactional care.
We think deeply, learn continuously, and grow professionally - for ourselves and for the children we serve.
Championing the Child’s Voice
~ We empower children to speak, shape their journey, and take ownership of their future.
If you are an experienced leader passionate about trauma-informed care, relational practice, and transforming children’s lives, Muve is the place for you.