Host Family

Organisation: Stockport County Football Club
Salary: TBC
Location: Edgeley, Stockport
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 15 December 2026
Job Description: Stockport county FC are seeking host families who can provide accommodation for Academy players aged 16-18 years. Our ideal host family provision will be able to offer young players a stable, safe and comfortable family environment. Young players like all young people require support to ensure good mental health and wellbeing, for elite youth footballers this is also imperative to their performance on the pitch.

At Stockport County FC we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment for player growth and development. We want our players to fulfil their potential as people and players.

Requirements:
- You will be located within a 5-mile radius of our training facility (M31 1AE).
- You should offer good quality accommodation, including a private bedroom for the player with the relevant amenities.
- Other requirements are the provision of healthy nutritious meals, access to laundry, and wifi.
- Full and part time accommodation will be required over 12 months of the year to reflect the football season.
- The willingness to accommodate players on a short-term basis throughout the season is also desirable.

If you think you are the kind of family who can work with us to play a key role in the development of our young players, then we would like to hear from you. You will be subject to a full enhanced DBS check, references and must be committed to completing safeguarding training.

Hosting a player during their career at Stockport County FC can be very rewarding, fun and educational and provides a valuable extra income for your family. To arrange an informal discussion about becoming a host family, the application process, and the rates of remuneration, please apply below.

Equality and Diversity

Stockport County FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.

Safer recruitment

Stockport County FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The job holder will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.
How to apply: Please send your CV and Cover Letter to saffron.knight@stockportcounty.com