Dual Home Registered Manager (Ofsted)

Marva Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Birmingham seeks a Dual Home Registered Manager to oversee two therapeutic children's homes. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards, leading a trauma-informed team, and maintaining operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in children's residential care, including management experience, and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare, or be willing to obtain it within a year. This role is crucial for providing compassionate, child-centered care.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead two Ofsted-registered children homes to achieve and maintain 'Good' or 'Outstanding' ratings.
• Cultivate a trauma-aware team culture prioritizing emotional intelligence.
• Ensure children's voices and rights are central to care planning.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Safeguarding Standards

Team Development

Operational Management

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Dual Home Registered Manager (Ofsted)

Location: Dual home setting within Dudley and Sandwell

About Marva Group

Marva Group is a dynamic and fast-growing parent company with a diverse portfolio of healthcare businesses, including care homes, recruitment services, domiciliary care, and specialist health solutions. We are committed to delivering excellence across the healthcare continuum by empowering our subsidiary companies through strategic oversight, shared services, and a unified vision of care.

Job Summary

As the Registered Manager across two therapeutic childrens 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.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Service Development

• Lead two Ofsted-registered children 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

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

• 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

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

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.

Job 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

This role is central to achieving Muve Healthcare'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.