Chestnut House is a residential children’s home working with young people who are disabled. Chestnut House is located in Weymouth, Dorset and can provide care for up to three young people.
As a registered manager for Chestnut House, you will provide on-the-ground support and drive change by finding solutions, building sustainable and meaningful relationships, and supporting young people in developing strong independence skills.
You will provide clear management and leadership direction using evidence-based models including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). You will be responsible for the management of the residential children’s home and will lead the team in working with young people who may have complex communication needs and may communicate through behaviors.
You will improve work with families and communities to safely reduce the number of children entering care. You will work with partner agencies to improve social work practice and decision-making to ensure the best choices are made for every child, ultimately improving their lives.
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and motivated children’s home registered manager who is ready to develop this service. You will lead from the front to generate a change in culture, systems, relationships, practice, and ways of working together, while making a real difference to the lives of children, young people, and families.
You must have a minimum of 2 years of residential care experience within the last 5 years, as well as prior experience in a senior worker or management role within the previous two years. You must have sound knowledge of the Children’s Home Regulations and Quality Standards, along with a workable knowledge of the Ofsted Inspection Framework. It is desirable that the candidate has a Level 5 in leadership and management (or is working towards the qualification) or a social worker qualification.
You will be a kind and caring person with a passion for improving lives, an aspirational attitude, and resilience and flexibility in your approach. As an inspirational leader, you will be passionate about improving the lives of Dorset children and creating opportunities for them to thrive.
For an informal conversation to discuss this vacancy further, we welcome you to contact Daun Tattersall: Daun.Tattersall@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
This is a full-time role at 37 hours per week. You must be able to work some evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. This post has a significant travel requirement. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders and our policy on safeguarding children and young people.
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