Head of Service

We're searching for a visionary Head of Service to lead our Together and Youth Connex Services. You'll play a key role in delivering exceptional care and support, guiding a passionate team, and ensuring our mission shines through every service we provide. What You'll Do:

• Shape the strategic direction of our services, aligning with our core values which are
+ Inclusive - Everyone should be valued equally, listened to, and included. + Listen and involve people to make choices about how they live their lives. + Creative - We try new and innovative ways to work with and support people to have fulfilled lives.
• Be accountable for the operational performance of a range of community facing services for adults with learning disabilities and children with SEND across Harrow, Hillingdon and Ealing, ensuring high quality care and support is offered.
• Oversee service quality and delivery across teams, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Inspire and lead a dedicated team, fostering a culture of excellence and improvement.
• Maintain efficient service delivery within budget while driving innovation.
• Build strong relationships with clients, families, partners, and stakeholders.
  
  Are you ready to make a real impact? Do you have 4-6 years experience in a similar role? At Community ConneX, we empower autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling, inclusive lives. We're not just a charity; we're a vibrant community dedicated to transforming lives, advocating for change, and creating a happier, healthier world!, Educated to degree level/ 4-6 years of leadership experience in a similar role/roles (experience in the sector is a plus!).
• Be able to provide dynamic and effective leadership and to lead and develop your team
• To provide effective supervision and guidance.
• Strong strategic planning and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to making a positive impact.
• Able to work under pressure and with flexibility
• Successful track record of project planning and delivery
• Successful track record of building partnerships with measurable outcomes
• Experience of writing successful funding applications and tenders
• Experience of quality assuring services
• An understanding of the effects of discrimination and a commitment to equality and diversity
• A good knowledge and understanding of Care Act and Children's and Families regulations/standards.
  
  Ready to Make a Difference? If you're excited to take on this rewarding role and create lasting change, we want to hear from you! Attach your CV to the link provided.
Join us in making a difference-together, we can change lives!


• Up to 5% pension contribution
• Health cash plan and gym membership
• Salary sacrifice options
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee wellbeing hubs
• Exclusive discounts with the Bluelight Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Death in service insurance