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Head of Wellbeing | Charitable Elderly Care ProviderQualification: Background in Wellbeing, Activities, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Care or related fieldSalary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum (Full Time Equivalent)Location: Hybrid working remotely / Peripatetic working across multiple sitesHours: 22.5 – 28 hours per week with potential to go up to 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday)About the RoleCompass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with a respected veterans’ charity to recruit a Head of Wellbeing for their residential care services. This is a senior, organisation-wide leadership role responsible for shaping and embedding a consistent, high-quality approach to wellbeing across multiple homes.You will provide strategic leadership, professional guidance and operational oversight to wellbeing teams, ensuring residents experience meaningful, person-centred programmes that enhance quality of life, independence and emotional wellbeing.Working closely with Home Managers, the Head of Dementia and the Head of Innovation, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, innovation and measurable outcomes across all wellbeing activity.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced wellbeing or therapy professional who is passionate about delivering creative, evidence-based and person-centred support within a values-led charity environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership and oversight of wellbeing services across all homesDevelop and implement an organisation-wide Wellbeing Strategy aligned to organisational visionEnsure consistent, high-quality, person-centred wellbeing programmesProvide coaching, supervision and development to wellbeing teams across sitesWork closely with Home Managers to monitor performance, training needs and outcomesOversee meaningful activity programmes, social engagement and community involvementLead on personalised goal setting and outcome measurement for residentsEnsure day care and lunch club provision is aligned to wider wellbeing strategyCollaborate with the Head of Innovation and Head of Dementia on service development and inclusionLead pilot projects and evaluate impact across servicesDevelop and maintain wellbeing policies, standards and governance frameworksProduce reports on outcomes, engagement and service qualityRequirementsRegistered or experienced professional in wellbeing, OT, physiotherapy, social care or related fieldProven leadership experience across teams or multiple sitesStrong understanding of person-centred care, frailty and quality of life frameworksExperience designing, developing or improving wellbeing programmesStrong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skillsAbility to use data and outcomes to drive service improvementCreative, proactive and improvement-focused mindsetDesirable:Experience in residential, nursing or dementia care settingsKnowledge of safeguarding and regulatory frameworks (e.g. CQC)Experience in intergenerational or community engagement programmesProject management or quality improvement experienceInterview ProcessStage 1: Informal/initial interview (virtual)Stage 2: Final interview with senior leadership teamLocation & TravelThis is a hybrid / peripatetic role with regular travel required across multiple residential sites in Worthing, High Wycombe, Surbiton and Solihull.Flexibility to travel nationally is essential.RecommendationsCompass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultant for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £500 voucher of your choice or a charity donation for every successful candidate recommended by you.ContactIf you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity please contact Lily Bulbeck on 02393874321 or 07921588667. Or alternatively send an up to date CV to