Head of Practice Excellence
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Remote |
| Cwmni: | National Autistic Society |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1458264569 |
Crynodeb
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks if relevant to their role.
Join Us as a Head of Practice Excellence
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people and within National Programmes we champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families, making sure national policies and legislation reflect their needs. We have a rewarding opportunity for a Head of Practice Excellence within the Adult Services. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/
About the Team
This role is responsible for the network of Practice Excellence Partners, the PBS function and key strategic projects. The team is designed to strengthen service delivery, reduce restrictive practices and cultivate a compassionate, values‑led workforce culture. Autistic adults, families and lived‑experience representatives will be key partners in shaping the work and you will represent NAS in external forums, regulatory discussions and national networks focused on ethical practice, PBS and adult social care improvement.
About the Role
We’re looking for a strategic, values driven leader to transform practice quality and workforce culture across Adult Services. In this national role, you’ll embed trauma-informed, rights based and autism informed practice, reduce restrictive interventions, and champion outstanding support for autistic adults.
What You’ll Do
- Lead on embedding the Practice Excellence Framework, ensuring it becomes fully integrated with ongoing service improvement.
- Provide strategic direction for Practice Excellence Partners and the PBS function, driving improvements and reducing restrictive practices.
- Ensure autistic people and families play a central role in shaping practice through lived‑experience panels, co‑produced learning opportunities and authentic engagement.
What We’re Looking For
- Extensive experience leading practice improvement and cultural transformation within adult social care or a closely related sector.
- Experience reducing restrictive practices and leading PBS‑aligned, trauma‑informed, rights‑based approaches.
- An influential communicator who can build strong relationships, coach leaders, and embed consistent, values led practice across multiple regions.
Click here for the Job Description
This advert is for a full-time position at 35 Hours per week.
This role is Homebased based.
What we can offer you
- Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
- Annual Leave – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
- Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
- Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
- Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
- Life Assurance – 2x your base salary.
- Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
- Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
- Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
- Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.
About our application process
You will be required to upload your CV. If you are providing a supporting statement, please consider the following:
- Look at the job description and person specification.
- Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
- Give examples if you can.
We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.
To protect our autistic adults & children at the National Autistic Society, some roles require employees to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential if its applicable to your role.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.
We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Important Information
Agencies need not apply.
Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.
Aelod balch o'r cynllun cyflogwyr Hyderus o ran Anabledd