Registered Manager – Dial Park Children's Home

We are looking for an exceptional Registered Manager to lead the next chapter of that journey. This is an opportunity to build on the home’s strong values, experienced team and proud history, while helping to shape the future of residential care within a growing and ambitious service. Dial Park is a home with a strong identity, a warm and nurturing culture, and a staff team who genuinely care about the children and young people they support.

As Registered Manager, you will provide clear, compassionate and confident leadership, ensuring children remain at the heart of every decision. You will oversee all aspects of the home’s operation, from safeguarding, quality and compliance through to developing staff, supporting care planning and creating an environment where young people feel safe, valued, understood and able to achieve their potential.

This is a role where relationships matter. We are looking for someone who can combine high expectations with warmth, curiosity and good judgement; someone who can support and inspire a team, build strong partnerships, and help children make sense of their experiences, develop confidence and move forward positively in their lives. For the right person, this is a rare opportunity to lead a well‑established home with deep roots in the community, while playing a key role in the next stage of Stockport’s residential journey.

About You

You may already be an experienced Registered Manager looking for your next challenge within a supportive and ambitious local authority. Equally, you may be a Deputy Manager or experienced senior leader who is ready to take the next step. If so, we would be keen to talk to you. What matters most is your ability to lead people, build strong relationships, make good decisions and maintain a relentless focus on improving outcomes for children.

You will bring:

• A strong commitment to children’s rights and achieving the very best outcomes.
• Experience of trauma‑informed and relationship‑based practice.
• The ability to lead and develop teams through supportive and reflective leadership.
• Resilience, emotional intelligence and sound professional judgement.
• A passion for creating homes where children feel safe, cared for and valued.

Benefits

In return, you’ll find the stability, development opportunities, pension and values‑led culture that come with local government, alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of residential care in Stockport. Dial Park is one of Stockport’s longest‑standing children’s homes and has been part of the local community for decades. It is a warm and nurturing home with a dedicated team who work hard every day to support children through some of the most important periods of their lives.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.