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Kevin Peacock
My role: Chief Executive
I joined Options as Chief Exec having been a Trustee for over 10 years. My main responsibility is to lead the organisation, making sure it holds firm to it's mission, vision and values. I have been involved in lots of charities and voluntary organisations throughout my career and the principles of social justice and equality are really important to me. Outside of Options I am a husband, dad to two girls and an avid sports fan. I’m also a bit of a Star Wars geek!
Why do I work for Options? I believe that things can change and that together we can make a better world. I believe that every person is unique and that ‘person-centred-ness’ is about everyone, being unique, having value and being able to contribute. I've also come to love the people that I have met on my Options journey and I'm learning new things every day.
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Lisa Goulding
My role: Deputy Chief Executive.
I joined Options back in 2018. My role is really varied and covers a wide range of areas across the whole organisation. I specialise in Organisational Development which involves looking at the way we do things at Options and developing new ideas about how we can reshape and develop what we do. I also manage Options' Innovations and HR teams, which covers the following areas - Recruitment & Retention, Training, Staff Support, Health & Safety, Communications, IT and Research & Development. I am the registered CQC manager for Options and also the main point of contact in Kev's absence.
Why do I work for Options? I previously worked in the charity sector for 7 years and was ready for a new direction within the sector and within Social Care. My job gives me the opportunity to achieve this, while also enabling me to shape Options in a way that can enhance the lives of the people we support and make a real difference.
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Marie Binns
My role: Development Manager
I have worked for Options for over 25 years initially as a Team Leader, and currently a Development Manager. I have a QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management. I am also our Safeguarding Lead within Options and facilitate staff training in this. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my two children and going on holidays.
Why do I work for Options? Because I am passionate about supporting people to have great lives.
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Sharon Smith
My role: Development Manager
I am lucky to have been working for Options for many years now. I started working as a Support Worker, was a Team Leader for 3 years and I’m now a Development Manager. I have a QCF level 5 in Leadership and Management. I’m the Family Lead within Options and also the lead person for our work in Wirral. I live in Liverpool with my son Jacob and all my spare time is spent with him.
Why do I work for Options? To fulfil our mission to support, empower and enable people with disabilities to live life to the full, making a difference and doing a job to be proud of. Some people spend their lives looking for a purpose, I wake up to that every day doing a job that matters.
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Jenny Clarke
My role: Development Manager
I've been in my role as a Development Manager since March 2019. Prior to this I was a support worker and Team Leader at Options. I'm the PBS lead at Options and also deliver Advanced Purposes and Beliefs training for all staff. I'm a mum to two amazing children, who I love to spend all my spare time with. I've recently passed my driving test which has given me the independence to go on lots of adventures with my family. I love karaoke and my go-to song is 'Life' by Des'ree!
Why do I work for Options? I'm passionate about making a difference to the people we support's lives and enabling them to achieve their aspirations. I've been fortunate to develop my career at Options which has allowed me to have a greater impact on working towards our mission and vision.
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Nicola Anderson
My role: Development Manager
I joined Options back in March 2006 as a support worker and later worked as a Team Leader for 9 years. I became Options' Quality Manager in early 2021 and a Development Manager in March 2022.
Why do I work for Options? I work for Options because I want to be part of a values-driven organisation that puts the people we support at the forefront of everything they do. I love how different Options is and how nothing is ever out of the realms of possibility in terms of peoples aspirations.
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Jill Bainbridge
My role: Operational Support Manager
I joined Options in July 2011 and became Operational Support Manager in March 2022. I live in Wallasey with my husband, Paul and our hyperactive cat, Nala. I am a passionate Everton supporter and have a season ticket. I love going abroad... even though I'm terrified of flying. I would describe myself as a hard worker and team player. I am not necessarily the loudest person you will ever meet but my favourite saying is "you don't need to be loud to be heard."
Why do I work for Options? Because it enables me to have the opportunities to better myself and progress. It is also very rewarding to seeing people's lives develop and know you had a part to play in helping them achieve it.
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Angela Marincowitz
My role: Training, Organisational Culture and Office Manager
I have worked at Options since 2013, first as PA to the Chief Exec, then taking on Office Management and in 2022 moving into my role of Training and Organisational Culture – a role that uses my previous experience and skill set to provide a greater focus for our training and overall culture in Options. I oversee our training offer and all of our large-scale events. So, you might see me in the office, delivering Safeguarding training or hosting an event.
Why do I work for Options? I knew people who worked at Options already and I heard about the brilliant work they were doing. At the time I was looking for a change of direction and a new challenge. I’ve stayed because I’ve never worked anywhere else that works so hard to value everyone – staff and people we support. I love that we make a genuine difference to people’s lives. I love that I work with people who are committed to that and I love that we have so much fun while we’re doing it. Oh – and new challenges? – I still get them all the time!
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Christine Bithell
My role: Community Engagement and Development Manager
I manage Options' Community Team - our Fundraiser, Inclusion Coordinator and Health Lead. My role involves working with our local communities to develop and create spaces where people can find friendship, value and an opportunity to contribute. I will also be educating and informing different communities about disability and encouraging inclusivity and diversity within those.
Why do I work for Options? I work for Options because I share the same vision as the organisation - a better world where people with disabilities contribute as unique and valued members of dynamic and inclusive communities. I support communities to be more inclusive and enable people with learning disabilities to achieve their aspirations.