£40.00 - £50.00 per hour (Umbrella)

8:30am - 5:00pm, with flexibility required

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About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of Stockport Council's children's homes as part of a growing, ambitious, and genuinely child-centred residential service.

As Registered Manager, you will create a warm, nurturing, and stable home where children and young people feel safe, valued, listened to, and able to thrive. You will lead the day-to-day operation of the home while developing a reflective and supportive staff team focused on safeguarding, positive relationships, and achieving the very best outcomes for children.

This opportunity would suit:

• An experienced Registered Manager
• A Deputy Manager ready to take the next step
• A Senior Residential Support Worker looking to progress

Residential childcare professionals from the private sector seeking a supportive local authority environment

About You

• We are looking for someone who brings:
• Strong leadership skills
• A child-centred and trauma-informed approach
• Warmth, resilience, and emotional intelligence
• Experience building positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and partner agencies
• A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people

About Stockport Council

Stockport Council is continuing to invest in and expand its children's residential services, with a clear commitment to providing high-quality local authority homes that keep children close to their communities, schools, relationships, and support networks.

Their focus is firmly on:

• Children and young people first
• Stable and nurturing homes
• Relationship-based practice
• Long-term positive outcomes
• Supportive and collaborative leadership

You will join a strong network of Registered Managers, Deputies, and residential colleagues who are passionate about creating homes where children feel safe, supported, and able to flourish.