Head of Brain Injury Care Services - Colchester, United Kingdom - Primary Care Careers

Primary Care Careers

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Colchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About the Role:

Headway Essex, a charity providing advice, support and rehabilitation services for adults with acquired brain injury, is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional to head-up our service delivery team.

The role is offered on a full-time basis, of 37.5 hrs per week Monday-Friday, but we would consider part-time hours on the basis of 30 hours per week, worked Tuesday-Friday.

The head of brain injury care services will:

ensure that services are maintained to a high standard, in the provision of support and advice for adults living with acquired brain injury, in Essex, to enable them to lead a fulfilling life;

- be responsible for the leadership and management development of the service delivery team;
- be an ambassador for Headway Essex, building relationships with other providers and commissioners to promote its services and taking an active role in relevant forum groups;
- play a lead role in the strategic development, and operational delivery, of person-centred care for our clients, ensuring the highest possible standards for the service users and their families.
- have overall responsibility for the safeguarding of adults in the organisation's care.
- work as part of the senior management team and participate in strategy development, policy formation and management.

For further information about the role, please see the attached job specification._

All applicants should:
- be a qualified psychologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, 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 excellent knowledge of safeguarding practice in adult social care.
- have great communication skills and team management skills.
- have a positive approach to change, be 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 and day-centre bases around Essex.
- have the right to work in the UK, need to provide contact details for two suitable references and undertake an enhanced DBS check.

About Us:

Headway Essex's mission is to ensure that everyone in Essex, living with an acquired brain injury, can live a fulfilling life and that families and carers are better able to cope within their caring roles.

Benefits of working for us include: