Reed
£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.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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