Hello my name is Jo and I am visiting Directors Meetings to think about being a Director.

My Experience

I have leadership and management experience in provider and commissioner services.

I am an experienced personalised care lead.

I have experience of working in partnership with multiple organisations.

I have experience of working with individuals who have a Learning Disability and Autistic people throughout my 37 year career.

I have a vast experience of supporting people through change.

My Skills and Knowledge 

I am a qualified nurse for people with Learning Disability.

I have a long working history of supporting people with a Learning Disability and Autistic people to have as much choice and control as they wish.

I am skilled at identifying talent in people I work with and supporting them to achieve their goals.

I have a broad knowledge of health and social care and how they collaborate.

I am trained in improvement strategies and skilled in translating policy into practice.

I am able to build relationships quickly with people I work with and for.

I enjoy….

Spending time with my family and our new puppy.

Swimming and going on long walks.

Reading and watching movies at the cinema.

Volunteering in my local community.

What is important to me.

That people have choice and control over their own needs and how these are met.

That organisations and people work in a person centred way.

That I do a good job and support others to be the best they can be.

That everyone has a voice.

What people say about me

That am a skilled and knowledgeable leader of personalised care.

That  partnership and inclusion are the basis for all of my work.

That I am a good leader who leads by example.

That I am an all round good person.