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Title: Head of Services – Community & Independent Living Services Salary: £42,000 – £49,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Full time Job Type: Permanent Location: Home-based with travel to London and service areas (London, Kent, Surrey, Essex and Berkshire) This position does not offer sponsorship. We are unable to accept applications from individuals who require a visa to work in the UK. Overview We are recruiting a Head of Services on behalf of a well-established charity dedicated to improving the lives of deaf people and the wider communities they support. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced health and social care professional looking to make a genuine and lasting impact across a diverse portfolio of community-facing services. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing the long term sustainability of these services whilst championing the needs of some of the most vulnerable deaf people in the communities served. About the Role Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the Head of Services will hold senior management responsibility for staff across multiple geographically dispersed teams. Services span London, Kent, Surrey, Essex and Berkshire, with the postholder expected to travel to the London office regularly and to service locations as required. This is a hands-on yet strategic role. You will be expected to provide confident operational leadership whilst also contributing to income generation, funding bids, commissioner relationships and the wider senior leadership team agenda. A strong understanding of financial sustainability within the charity and social care sector will be essential, as will the drive to identify new and innovative ways to grow service income and demonstrate impact. It is not essential that candidates come from a deaf organisation or are BSL users, however a genuine willingness to understand and embrace deaf culture and work towards a basic level of sign language is expected. What matters most is a strong health and social care background, proven multi-service management experience, and the commercial acumen to help stabilise and grow the service. Key Responsibilities • Provide senior leadership and operational oversight across Independent Living, Advocacy, Advice, Employability services and other funded community projects, • Lead and support Operations Managers and Team Managers to ensure services are well-resourced, compliant and consistently achieving quality and performance standards, • Act as Operational Safeguarding Lead for the directorate, ensuring robust safeguarding policies, procedures and escalation processes are in place and consistently followed, • Work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations to ensure services are financially sustainable, operating within agreed budgets and meeting contractual obligations, • Contribute to income generation through funding applications, tender submissions, commissioner engagement and partnership development, • Oversee service performance monitoring using data and CRM systems to inform decision-making, evidence impact and meet contractual reporting requirements, • Contribute to organisational strategy, governance and risk management as a member of the senior leadership team, • Support workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning and employee relations in collaboration with HR, • Promote a culture of accessibility, inclusion and continuous improvement, keeping the needs of deaf and disabled service users central to all activity Requirements Essential: • Significant senior management experience within community services, health and social care, charity, advice, advocacy or public sector environments, • Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary or geographically dispersed teams through senior managers or operational leads, • Demonstrable experience overseeing funded services, contracts and performance frameworks, • Experience working with statutory commissioners, local authorities and external funding bodies, • Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, governance and risk management in community-based services, • Experience contributing to income generation activities including contract development, funding bids or tender submissions, • Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent professional experience, • Willingness to attend training and work towards BSL Level 2, • Ability to analyse complex service and financial information to support informed decision-making, • Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, • Must undergo an enhanced DBS check, • Car owner/driver with willingness to travel across service areas Desirable: • Experience overseeing quality assurance frameworks and compliance standards such as AQS or Matrix, • Recognised leadership and management qualification, • Experience of working with deaf people or individuals with complex communication needs, • sign language user or BSL Level 2 Benefits • Competitive salary of £42,000 – £49,000 dependent on experience, • Home-based role with flexibility and autonomy, • Opportunity to join a values-driven charity at a pivotal point in its development, • Senior leadership position with genuine scope to influence strategy and service direction Working Pattern This is a full-time permanent role. The position is home-based with a requirement to travel regularly to the London office and to service locations across London, Kent, Surrey, Essex and Berkshire. Some flexibility around working hours may be required to meet the needs of the service, including occasional evenings or weekends. Contact Details If you wish to either apply or gain further information, please contact Ed at Compass Associates on 02394 214 487 or email eamaral@compassltd.co.uk Recommendations Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £500 in vouchers for each successful recommendation. Compass Associates, established in 2009, is an award-winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high quality recruitment solutions for all permanent assignments.

Are you a fully qualified HGV Fitter, HGV Mechanic, HGV Technician living in the Sheffield area looking for a Mobile Service role? Monday to Friday role. Day shifts Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 The role of the Mobile Service Engineer: You will be travelling within a designated area and have use of a fully equipped van. You will be working on a variety of specialised vehicles which could include cargo and ground support equipment, industrial type tractors and tugs/ shunters. It could also involve working at airports, sea ports, main dealers, manufacturing sites or military installations. We are looking for a self-motivated and independent HGV Fitter, Mechanic, Technician who can travel to our clients various workshops in a designated area conducting: - Preventative Maintenance - Emergency Breakdowns - Pre-arranged servicing at rural sites - Engine work and diagnostic investigations - Hydraulics and pneumatics? - Electrical and wiring inspections and corrections? Requirements for this Mobile Service Engineer position: Ideally you will be fully qualified (City & Guilds), NVQ or equivalent. Additional accreditations such as IRTEC or an EV qualification would be desirable, as would an HGV Class 1 or Class 2 licence but not essential. Kautec Recruitment recruit for a variety of sectors and are actively seeking to recruit HGV Technicians, HGV Fitters, Mechanics, Mobile Technicians, PSV Technicians, Engine...

Are you a fully qualified HGV Fitter, HGV Mechanic, HGV Technician living in the Sheffield area looking for a Mobile Service role? Monday to Friday role. Day shifts Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 The role of the Mobile Service Engineer:You will be travelling within a designated area and have use of a fully equipped van. You will be working on a variety of specialised vehicles which could include cargo and ground support equipment, industrial type tractors and tugs/ shunters. It could also involve working at airports, sea ports, main dealers, manufacturing sites or military installations. We are looking for a self-motivated and independent HGV Fitter, Mechanic, Technician who can travel to our clients various workshops in a designated area conducting: - Preventative Maintenance - Emergency Breakdowns - Pre-arranged servicing at rural sites - Engine work and diagnostic investigations - Hydraulics and pneumatics? - Electrical and wiring inspections and corrections? Requirements for this Mobile Service Engineer position:Ideally you will be fully qualified (City & Guilds), NVQ or equivalent. Additional accreditations such as IRTEC or an EV qualification would be desirable, as would an HGV Class 1 or Class 2 licence but not essential. Kautec Recruitment recruit for a variety of sectors and are actively seeking to recruit HGV Technicians, HGV Fitters, Mechanics, Mobile ...

Lifeway's Group in Rotherham is seeking individuals to support young adults in living independently through engaging activities like shopping and gardening. The role involves being part of a supportive team promoting dignity and respect.

Voyage-Care is seeking a Support Worker in Swallownest to help individuals achieve independence in daily life.Responsibilities include supporting residents, teaching life skills, and organizing community activities.The role mandates a driver's licence and a valid DBS check.Benefits include enhanced

Are you looking for new challenges and personal growth within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners? Then we have a great opportunity for you! Do you have a personality with the power to influence and connect? Can you sustain the pace to keep on growing? Will you make an impact with your desire to win? Field Sales Representative (AFH) Location: South Kensignton Contract Type: Permanent Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Field Sales Representative to join our inclusive and vibrant team. This full-time field sales role comes with a salary of £32,484 and many compelling benefits. About Your Role As a Field Sales Representative, you will report to a local Field Sales Manager and deliver sales targets within an existing customer base by maintaining ongoing relationships and creating new business opportunities whilst becoming an expert in the soft drinks category. The customers you will be interacting with will vary by location, but typically include a mixture of independent convenience stores, licensed pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes. You will focus on promoting brands and solutions that align with business objectives. LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU! No experience? No problem! We provide full training, plus all the tools and support to get you up to speed. We’re looking for someone who has works well with others, loves staying active and thrives in a hands-on role. You would need a UK driving license or equivalent, eligibility to work in the UK, and living within a 60 minute commute from the location of the role are also essential. Influencing and negotiation skills, experience driving positive outcomes with customers and securing sales through commercial, fact-based conversations. Experience with manual handling of products, point of sale and/or equipment in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in using digital technologies, such as iPhone and iPad, to support sales activities, communication, and reporting. Strong ability to independently manage your workload and schedule while meeting key targets. Ability to grow business through digital engagement, using technology to enhance customer relationships and drive sales. Excellent prioritisation skills, ensuring efficiency and managing multiple tasks effectively. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? In return for your commitment, in this role you will receive a base salary of £32,484 plus a bonus of up to £8,000 (OTE) and the following benefits: Company car and fuel card iPad and iPhone for use with this role Pension plan and share plan 2 Paid Volunteering days per year 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible benefits include the ability to buy and sell annual leave, discounts scheme etc Leading-edge in-house training and development Development opportunities and fantastic local management teams to help support your career path WHY CHOOSE US FOR YOUR NEXT ROLE? We have an amazing culture at CCEP; to find out more make sure you check out the people stories on our website The closing date for applications is 25/03/26. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure you are considered for this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world’s most loved drinks. We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day. From gender, age and ethnicity to sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and empower unique perspectives. We recognise we’ve got some way to go, but we’ll get there with the support of our people. It’s them who drive our future growth. To find out more about what it’s like to work at and our culture we would welcome you to speak to one of our employees on our live chat platform, just click here to We recognise some people prefer not to participate in alcohol related sales, interactions, or promotions. If that’s true for you – please raise this with your talent acquisition contact who will advise you on whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio

Are you looking for new challenges within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners? Do you have a personality with the power to influence and connect? Can you sustain the pace to keep on growing? Will you make an impact with your desire to win? Field Sales Representative (AFH) Location: Southport Contract Type: Secondment Advert closing date: 05/06/2026 Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Field Sales Representative to join our inclusive and vibrant team. This full-time field sales role comes with a competitive salary and many compelling benefits. About Your Role As a Field Sales Representative, you will report to a local Field Sales Manager and deliver sales targets within an existing customer base by maintaining ongoing relationships and creating new business opportunities whilst becoming an expert in the soft drinks category. The customers you will be interacting with will vary by location, but typically include a mixture of independent convenience stores, licensed pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes. You will focus on promoting brands and solutions that align with business objectives. LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU! We provide full training, plus all the tools and support to get you up to speed. We’re looking for someone who has works well with others, loves staying active and thrives in a hands-on role. You would need a UK driving license or equivalent, eligibility to work in the UK, and living within a 60 minute commute from the location of the role are also essential. Influencing and negotiation skills, experience driving positive outcomes with customers and securing sales through commercial, fact-based conversations. Experience with manual handling of products, point of sale and/or equipment in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in using digital technologies, such as iPhone and iPad, to support sales activities, communication, and reporting. Strong ability to independently manage your workload and schedule while meeting key targets. Ability to grow business through digital engagement, using technology to enhance customer relationships and drive sales. Excellent prioritisation skills, ensuring efficiency and managing multiple tasks effectively. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? In return for your commitment, in this full-time role you will receive a competitive base salary and the following benefits: Company car and fuel card iPad and iPhone for use with this role Pension plan and share plan 2 Paid Volunteering days per year 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible benefits include the ability to buy and sell annual leave, discounts scheme etc Leading-edge in-house training and development Development opportunities and fantastic local management teams to help support your career path WHY CHOOSE US FOR YOUR NEXT ROLE? We have an amazing culture at CCEP; to find out more make sure you check out the people stories on our website We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world’s most loved drinks. We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day. From gender, age and ethnicity to sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and empower unique perspectives. We recognise we’ve got some way to go, but we’ll get there with the support of our people. It’s them who drive our future growth. To find out more about what it’s like to work at and our culture we would welcome you to speak to one of our employees on our live chat platform, just click here to We recognise some people prefer not to participate in alcohol related sales, interactions, or promotions. If that’s true for you – please raise this with your talent acquisition contact who will advise you on whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio

Life Practitioners for their Adult Supported Living Home in Nottinghamshire, England.

This role involves organising independent living interventions for autistic children and planning personalised learning experiences, promoting their educational development.

This role involves aiding day-to-day living, fostering relationships, and ensuring wellbeing.

Independent Living Area Manager – Buildings. Oversee day‑to‑day operations across Independent Living schemes, ensuring planned and reactive works are delivered efficiently and to standard. You’ll be a confident and practical leader with experience in facilities, property services or maintena

A local support organization in Loughborough seeks a Personal Assistant to support a young person with daily life and social skills, including personal care.This part-time role requires assistance with community access and recreational activities.The ideal candidate will be responsible, reliable, pa

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Stock Controller to join their Care Technology Service.The role requires managing stock, refurbishing equipment, and providing technical support to a busy installation team.Candidates should have experience in care technology and stock control, excellent co

Independent Living Maintenance Officer. We’re looking for a proactive and customer-focused Independent Living Maintenance Officer to join our team. In this varied and hands‑on role, you’ll be responsible for delivering high‑quality repairs and maintenance across our Independent Living scheme

Ark Housing Association Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks a Support Practitioner to assist individuals in living independently and participating in community life.

Ayrshire Independent Living Network is seeking a Part-Time Personal Assistant/Support Worker in South Ayrshire.

This job facilitates independent living for clients in their homes and community.

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd is seeking a Support Worker in Lancashire to help individuals live independently in their homes.

The role involves supporting citizens in their community with daily living skills to help them live independently.

The role involves assisting Service Users to live independently and requires excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include assisting daily living activities, advocating for individuals' rights, and building trusting relationships.

We're looking for an experienced and people-focused Independent Living Area Manager - Buildings to oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of our Independent Living schemes. In return, we offer a supportive environment, opportunities to develop your leadership skills, and the chance to pla

Responsibilities include assisting the client in daily activities, during walks, and ensuring they remain independent.

A community housing organization in the East Midlands is seeking a compassionate individual to provide high-quality care to residents.The role involves assisting with personal care and promoting independence while encouraging social activities.Ideal candidates will have experience in hospitality or

A local government authority in Lancashire is seeking dedicated Occupational Therapists to support adults in living independently.

Ayrshire Independent Living Network is seeking a Personal Assistant in Kilmaurs to support a young man with Down’s syndrome, autism, and other disabilities.

Making Space Charity in Kirklees is looking for a Supported Living Support Worker to provide person-centered support to adults living independently.

You’ll help with housing applications, tenancy agreements, and ensure clients access essential local services while developing independent living skills.

A UK local council seeks a service provider to support 30 adults with a history of homelessness, including rough sleeping.The expected contract period is 24 months, commencing on June 20, 2026, with options for extension based on performance.Expressions of interest are welcome from February 17 to Ma

Independent Living Area Manager – Buildings to manage daily operations of Independent Living schemes in Bedford.

Regional Independent Living Lead. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll lead on resident engagement, wellbeing initiatives, service improvements, and the future development of our independent living offer. Build strong relationships with residents across Independent Living schemes, main

P/T Personal Assistant/Companion – 02/Dreghorn/HJ 04/05/2026 Personal Employer Dreghorn.P/T Personal Assistant / Companion.Days / Hours: (Earliest start 9.Days – to be discussed at interview.Personal Assistants x 2 (Female) required to provide Personal Care assistance, Social Support and compani

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and maintaining accurate records. This role involves supporting individuals to live independently and promoting positive outcomes within the community.

MacIntyre Charity is seeking Support Workers in Greater London.You will engage in various activities, from cooking to arts and crafts, promoting their independence and community participation.Ideal candidates are kind, patient, and possess good interpersonal skills.Benefits include six weeks of annu

This role involves ensuring high standards of care, assisting residents to live independently, and requires regular weekend work.

The role includes assisting with daily living activities and facilitating social engagements.

CIH International Housing Group is seeking an Independent Living Assessor to support adults in Westminster.

Independent Living Maintenance Officer in Bedford (Hybrid) to ensure high-quality repairs and maintenance across our Independent Living schemes.

This role is to support vulnerable people experiencing mental ill health and/or chaotic lifestyles in their own homes and out in the community.We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced female Support Worker to join our Supported Housing Team.You will have an allocated caseload o

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is looking for a Social Worker to join their Transition Team.The team supports young people with additional needs as they transition into adulthood, collaborating with various services to ensure individuals maintain their independence and quality of

The Safeguarding Adults and Independent Living Team is looking to appoint a highly motivated Practice Manager to provide management support and direction to a small team of social workers with primary responsibility for adult social care operational safeguarding at Newham's front door safeguarding t

Independent Living Solutions Ltd.

The gentleman is very independent and only uses a wheelchair when necessary.

The London Borough of Hillingdon is looking for a dedicated Community Care Worker to join the Adult Social Care team.This role involves supporting vulnerable adults in maintaining independence via assessments and care planning.Strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality practice are

In this role you will organise and lead independent‑living interventions for an identified cohort of pupils, supporting their learning and progress. Organise and lead independent living interventions for selected pupils.

Regional Independent Living Lead. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll lead on resident engagement, wellbeing initiatives, service improvements, and the future development of our independent living offer. Build strong relationships with residents across Independent Living schemes, main

Support Worker – 2 vacancies in Irvine, CA (27/03/2026).Hours will be discussed at interview stage; flexibility required to suit needs of the employer.Assist a man with dementia and his wife to get out and about, including going out for coffee, companionship, and general assistance with everyday t

We Do Social Work is seeking a Personal Advisor for Wirral Leaving Care Services in the United Kingdom.In this role, you'll support young people transitioning from care into adulthood, providing essential guidance, practical support, and advocating on their behalf.The ideal candidate will have exper