Full job description£40.00 - £50.00 per hour (Umbrella)
8:30am – 5:00pm, with flexibility required
ASAP Start


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.