Head Of Operations

Paul s Place (SouthWest) Head of Operations
Paul s Place is a charity that enhances life for physically disabled adults. They do this by providing social activities that connect people, reducing isolation and give people the opportunity to develop new skills, enjoy new experiences and live life to the full.
Established in 1995, Paul s Place has worked with and supported hundreds of physically disabled adults and those with cognitive and sensory impairment. In 2023, they unveiled plans for a move to The Shire Way Centre in what is a really transformative and exciting time for the charity and the local community.
They are now seeking a new role of Head of Operations to report to the CEO. The role will be to manage and oversee the day–to–day delivery of the Day facility and service provision, providing a practice leadership model to the team ensuring that the needs of their members are always at the centre of all they do.
Mon – Fri (Apply online only) 28 Days holidays + Bank Salary upto GBP37500 Responsibilities include:
Closely with the CEO and senior management team to ensure a consistent approach to leading and managing staff and volunteers at Paul s Place. Responsible for line management of the Day Services Team Leaders. The lead for delivering health and safety for the organisation, employees, and service delivery, including writing risk assessments. The development of person–centred support (including person centred planning, communication techniques and strategies, positive behaviour support and active support). Risk management of all service delivery and ensure that all operational staff are up to date with any changes in health and safety and are always working safely. To be considered you must come from a charity/social care background, used to hands on support work at a senior level, with a deep understanding of adult disability and the services available.
We are seeking candidates from a wide range of sectors from social care, community, not for profit, voluntary, NHS, as well as healthcare support. Knowledge and understanding of disability and the challenges disabled people face in line with knowledge of equality and diversity would be desirable but not essential. This role requires an Enhanced DBS with appropriate barred checks.
Closing date is Sunday 30th June. Interviews will be mid–July.