Head of Co-Production and Participation

Head of Co–Production and Participation

Salary: up–to GBP44,000

Permanent and part–time (4 days)

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 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

Master's 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 (.uk) prior to the closing date of 24th March 2023.

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 individual's 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