Head of Co-Production and Participation

David Lewis

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Job summary

Head of Co-Production and Participation Salary: up-to £58,000 Permanent Full Time Are you committed to co-producing solutions, supporting choice, independence and personalisation of services for people with learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism and other complex support needs and working alongside them and the teams that support them? If so and you have relevant experience to bring to us please read on

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will report directly to the Chief Executive, with a dotted line toDirector of People, Culture and Systems and work right across our charity with service directors, staff teams and the people they support and families to build on the great work already in place taking it to the next stage as part of our ambitious three year strategy.

The ideal person will have:

Demonstrable knowledge and experience of co-production and its delivery in a social care, or health setting

Masters Degree or demonstrable experience in in health, social care or co-production

Experience of delivering service change and transformation Demonstrable commitment to developing co-produced solutions with people using services, their families and others Experience of working with teams and individuals to deliver service and cultural change

Commitment to working side by side with people with additional needs, leadership teams and staff teams to identify good practice and develop new approaches

About us

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK. We have a successful track record built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services

Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.

Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted

We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING

Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.

Adult day opportunities which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities.

Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individuals needs.

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.

David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks:

This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by David Lewis

Date posted

23 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £58,000 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPA5E4EDD6

Job locations

Alderley Edge

SK9 7UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description

Head of Co-Production and Participation

Salary: up-to £58,000

Permanent Full Time

Are you committed to co-producing solutions, supporting choice, independence and personalisation of services for people with learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism and other complex support needs and working alongside them and the teams that support them?

If so and you have relevant experience to bring to us please read on

The post-holder will report directly to the Chief Executive, with a dotted line toDirector of People, Culture and Systems and work right across our charity with service directors, staff teams and the people they support and families to build on the great work already in place taking it to the next stage as part of our ambitious three year strategy.

The ideal person will have:

Demonstrable knowledge and experience of co-production and its delivery in a social care, or health setting

Masters Degree or demonstrable experience in in health, social care or co-production

Experience of delivering service change and transformation

Demonstrable commitment to developing co-produced solutions with people using services, their families and others

Experience of working with teams and individuals to deliver service and cultural change

  • Commitment to working side by side with people with additional needs, leadership teams and staff teams to identify good practice and develop new approaches

In return we will offer you a rewarding job, working in a supportive culture, access to developmental opportunities and the ability to make a difference every day.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact John Heritage, Chief Executive (John.Heritage@DavidLewis.org.uk) by the closing date of 14th July

About Us

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK. We have a successful track record built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services

Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.

Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted

We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING

Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.

Adult day opportunities which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities.

Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individuals needs.

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.

David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks:

This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by David Lewis

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description

Head of Co-Production and Participation

Salary: up-to £58,000

Permanent Full Time

Are you committed to co-producing solutions, supporting choice, independence and personalisation of services for people with learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism and other complex support needs and working alongside them and the teams that support them?

If so and you have relevant experience to bring to us please read on

The post-holder will report directly to the Chief Executive, with a dotted line toDirector of People, Culture and Systems and work right across our charity with service directors, staff teams and the people they support and families to build on the great work already in place taking it to the next stage as part of our ambitious three year strategy.

The ideal person will have:

Demonstrable knowledge and experience of co-production and its delivery in a social care, or health setting

Masters Degree or demonstrable experience in in health, social care or co-production

Experience of delivering service change and transformation

Demonstrable commitment to developing co-produced solutions with people using services, their families and others

Experience of working with teams and individuals to deliver service and cultural change

  • Commitment to working side by side with people with additional needs, leadership teams and staff teams to identify good practice and develop new approaches

In return we will offer you a rewarding job, working in a supportive culture, access to developmental opportunities and the ability to make a difference every day.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact John Heritage, Chief Executive (John.Heritage@DavidLewis.org.uk) by the closing date of 14th July

About Us

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK. We have a successful track record built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services

Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.

Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted

We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING

Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.

Adult day opportunities which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities.

Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individuals needs.

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.

David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks:

This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by David Lewis

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above

Qualifications

Essential

  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of co-production and its delivery in a social care, academic or health setting;
  • A Masters Degree/working towards one or demonstrable experience in in health, social care, education or co-production
  • Experience of delivering service change and transformation
  • A demonstrable commitment to developing co-produced solutions with people using services, their families and others
  • Experience of working with teams and individuals to deliver service and cultural change
  • A demonstrable commitment to working side by side with people with additional needs, leadership teams and staff delivery teams to identify good practice and develop new approaches

Desirable

  • Experience of identifying opportunities for funding for service development or academic research;
  • Experience in the delivery and management of social care/health or education services for people with additional needs
  • Experience of working with commissioners of services
Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above

Qualifications

Essential

  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of co-production and its delivery in a social care, academic or health setting;
  • A Masters Degree/working towards one or demonstrable experience in in health, social care, education or co-production
  • Experience of delivering service change and transformation
  • A demonstrable commitment to developing co-produced solutions with people using services, their families and others
  • Experience of working with teams and individuals to deliver service and cultural change
  • A demonstrable commitment to working side by side with people with additional needs, leadership teams and staff delivery teams to identify good practice and develop new approaches

Desirable

  • Experience of identifying opportunities for funding for service development or academic research;
  • Experience in the delivery and management of social care/health or education services for people with additional needs
  • Experience of working with commissioners of services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

David Lewis

Address

Alderley Edge

SK9 7UD


Employer's website

https://www.davidlewis.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

David Lewis

Address

Alderley Edge

SK9 7UD


Employer's website

https://www.davidlewis.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Craig Hughes

VPA5E4EDD6.1286@vacancyposter.com

01565640000

Date posted

23 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £58,000 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPA5E4EDD6

Job locations

Alderley Edge

SK9 7UD


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