Head of Brain Injury Care Services

2 weeks ago


Essex, United Kingdom Headway Essex Full time

Headway Essex has been providing support and rehabilitation services for adults living with acquired brain injury across Essex for over 37 years.

We are looking for a Head of Services to lead, develop and implement services that supports our overall strategy.

Reporting to the CEO and responsible for leading the Service managers, who run our Service Hubs in Colchester and Benfleet, this key role will ensure services maintain a high standard of support and advice for adults living with acquired brain injury to enable them to lead a fulfilling life.

The role will involve balancing multiple priorities, including strategic planning as well as some hands-on work alongside the rest of the team, ensuring a user-led approach is always maintained and involving trustees, clients, and staff in decision-making structures. There is ample scope for development, identifying any gaps in existing provisions and expanding services accordingly.

As an ambassador for Headway Essex you will build relationships with other providers and commissioners to promote our services and take an active role in relevant forum groups.

A full copy of the job description is available upon request.
- Be either a qualified Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, SALT or hold another relevant degree or can evidence relevant experience, ideally with a relevant qualification (e.g. social care, management)
- Have a strong, successful proven track record within a leadership role
- Have a sound knowledge of Safeguarding practice in adult social care
- Have excellent communication skills and team management skills
- Have a positive approach to change, is proactive and solutions focused with a firm eye on continuous improvement.
- Have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to use your own vehicle to travel to our office based in Colchester and Service Hubs.

Full time 37.5 hrs per week (Mon-Fri between 9:00 and 17:00) or part time hours considered (min 30 hours per week Tue to Fri 9:00 and 17:00)

The successful applicant will have the right to work in the UK, need to provide contact details for two suitable references and undertake an enhanced DBS check.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 30-37.5 per week

**Salary**: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Day range:

- Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

- Day centre

Shift:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Essex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/05/2023
Reference ID: HOS 05/23



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