Job Description: Dual Home Registered Manager
Muve Children’s Service – Every Voice Matters, Every Step Heals
Reports to: CEO / Responsible Individual
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
Location: Dual home setting within Dudley and Sandwell
Purpose of the Role
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 - My Unique Voice Empowers
* My - I am at the centre of my own story. I matter.
* Unique - There is no one else like me. My thoughts, feelings, and experiences are influential.
* Voice - I have a voice, and it is important.
* Empowers - When I speak, I grow stronger and shape my future.
Company Ethos
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.
What Sets Us Apart
We invest in you, as much as in our young people:
* Exceptional induction and onboarding tailored to your experience and learning needs
* Ongoing therapeutic training and reflective practice rooted in leading trauma models
* Responsive senior leadership support, including from the CEO and Responsible Individual
* Clear progression pathways to further develop your leadership skills
* Collaborative, heart-led culture where your voice as a manager matters
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership and Service Development
* Lead two Ofsted-registered children’s homes to achieve and maintain "Good" or "Outstanding" ratings
* Cultivate an emotionally intelligent, trauma-aware team culture that prioritises therapeutic engagement
* Embed a culture of reflection, learning and professional curiosity
2. 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
3. Team Development and Supervision
* Provide visionary leadership to Deputy Managers and teams across both homes
* Coach, supervise, and appraise staff regularly, nurturing professional development
* Champion a culture of compassion, accountability, and high expectations
4. Operational Excellence
* 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
5. Child-Centred Practice
* Ensure children’s voices, rights and wishes are central to care planning and daily life
* Work in partnership with external professionals, families and advocates
* Deliver a bespoke, therapeutic experience for each child that celebrates their identity
Essential Requirements
* 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
* In-depth knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic practice frameworks (e.g., PACE, attachment theory, NMT)
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Our Core Values
Compassion First
* We lead with empathy, knowing that behaviour is communication and children need attuned, patient care.
Safety in Every Sense
* We create environments where children feel emotionally, physically and psychologically secure.
Relationship is the Route
* We build trust and connection, prioritising relational over transactional care.
Reflect to Improve
* 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.
Why Join Us
Be part of a movement - not just a management role. If you are an experienced leader passionate about trauma-informed care, relational practice, and transforming children’s lives, Muve is the place for you.