Chestnut House is a residential children’s home working young people who are disabled. Chestnut House is a home 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 in finding solutions, building sustainable and meaningful relationships and support young people building 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,. You will also lead the team in working with the young people who may have complex communication needs and may communicate through behaviours. 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 so that the best choices are made for every child, and lives are improved. 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, whilst making a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families You must have a minimum of 2 years residential care experience within the last 5 years as well as having 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 L5 in leadership and management (or working towards the qualification) or a social worker qualification. You will be a kind and caring person with a passion for improving lives, be aspirational in attitude and resilient and flexible in approach. As an inspirational leader you will be passionate about improving the lives of Dorset children and create opportunities for them to thrive.