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Posted 25 July, 2026

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home, Stockport

Reed
Stockport, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home\n
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  • Hourly Rate: £40 - £50
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  • Location: Stockport, Cheshire
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  • Job Type: Temporary, Full-time
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead one of Stockport Council’s children’s homes. This role is ideal for an experienced Registered Manager, a Deputy Manager ready to step up, or a Senior Residential Support Worker aiming for progression. The position offers the chance to create a nurturing and stable environment for children and young people, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and able to thrive.

Day-to-day of the role:\n
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  • Lead the day-to-day operations of the children's residential home.
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  • Develop and maintain a reflective and supportive staff team focused on safeguarding, fostering positive relationships, and achieving the best outcomes for children.
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  • Ensure the home provides a warm, nurturing environment where children and young people can feel secure and listened to.
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  • Collaborate with families, colleagues, and partner agencies to build positive relationships.
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  • Implement child-centred and trauma-informed approaches to care.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:\n
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  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
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  • Experience in a managerial role within residential childcare, either in the public or private sector.
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  • A child-centred and trauma-informed approach to care.
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  • Demonstrated resilience and emotional intelligence.
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  • A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.
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Benefits:\n
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  • Competitive hourly rate of £40.00 - £50.00.
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  • Flexible working hours.
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  • Opportunity to work within a supportive local authority environment that is focused on providing high-quality care and keeping children close to their communities.
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  • Access to a strong network of Registered Managers, Deputies, and residential colleagues.
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To apply for this Registered Manager position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.