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Head of Services

Job description

We are White Lodge. In our wonderful corner of Surrey we provide services that enable those with a range of disabilities, their families and carers to lead fulfilling lives.

For over 59 years we have helped enable people with disabilities and we now support over 2,500 individuals across Surrey and beyond.

We are situated on a wonderful two acre site in Chertsey, with three specialist buildings with great facilities and services for all ages that include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, specialist nursery, hydrotherapy, holiday clubs, personal support in the home, short breaks (respite), fitness and rehabilitation and many activities such as trips out, art, baking, swimming, and much more.

Through individual assessments, our teams of highly experienced staff enable those with disabilities to reach their potential through tailored programmes.

We are a complex organisation with over 270 staff and 120 volunteers, running a wide range of services with different funding streams, different professional practitioners and different regulatory oversight (CQC and Ofsted).

We are seeking a new Head of Services for our established, well-regarded local charity, to ensure we are there for our community with the best services long into the future.

Key details:

Job title: Head of Services

Salary: 44,066 per annum plus benefits

Hours: Full time, with occasional weekend and evening work

Location: Chertsey, Surrey

Alongside other criteria, the successful candidate will have:

Track record of solid management/leadership experience.
Substantial experience in working with people with disabilities.
Experience of managing budgets.
Knowledge and practice of implementing Q.A systems.
Experience of either OFSTED or CQC.
Previous experience in care standards for domiciliary and residential settings would be advantageous.

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Friday 30th April
First Stage Interview: 11th/12th May
Second Stage Interview: 21st May

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Faye Marshall:

Faye Marshall: faye.marshall@harrishill.co.uk | 020 7820 7303

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.