Deputy Children’s Home Manager in Marple

Stockport Borough Council is developing new children’s homes across the borough, creating “Stockport homes for Stockport children”. As part of our capital development works, we have a brand‑new children’s home that needs a committed staff team to provide outstanding care for children and young people.

As Deputy Manager, you will work alongside the Manager and other Deputy Managers. You will hold responsibility for the daily leadership and management of a registered children’s home and linked services, ensuring the service promotes and safeguards the welfare of children and young people and delivers positive outcomes. You will supervise and support staff to deliver the necessary care, managing complexity, risk, and vulnerability. You must be familiar with the Ofsted inspection framework, the quality standards governing children’s homes, and be able to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of the home’s work.

We are looking for someone with proven ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with children/young people, their families and professionals involved in their care. Knowledge of disability, trauma, attachment, and contextual safeguarding is required. Experience in supervising, inspiring, and leading staff with demonstrable competence in effective assessment, risk management, strengths‑based care planning and statutory childcare services is essential. You should have extensive experience relevant to residential care of children and be familiar with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards. You should hold a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English and strong IT skills are required.

In return for your expertise, commitment and experience, Stockport Council supports ongoing learning and development through a culture of high support and high challenge. Market‑leading training opportunities are available. Opportunities for progression and staff support include consideration for a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care (if not already held) and learning in Restorative Approaches, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Behaviour Support and Contextual Safeguarding.

Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture – a place where all can succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities. The council is recognised under the Good Employment Charter, commending our commitment to employee wellbeing, the real living wage, fair and flexible working and staff engagement. We have made a commitment to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex‑military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will be guaranteed to be shortlisted for assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Sarah Pearce via email Sarah.Pearce@stockport.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this campaign does not currently qualify.