Our Senior Team

James Cox, CEO

My responsibilities: As CEO I act as the responsible person for all our services that are registered with and regulated by the Care Quality Commission.

I act as Company Secretary on behalf of the West House Management Board. I have chaired the Cumbria Learning Disability Provider Forum for the last five years and I am particularly interested in how organisations can work together to develop services and improve the lives of the people and families we support in Cumbria.

I am the Data Protection Officer for West House.

For advice, concerns or information about General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), for information or to contact other learning disability service providers in Cumbria, or if you would like to be a member of the West House Management Board.

Catherine Parker, Operational Director

My responsibilities: I am the responsible person for Ofsted as well as the children’s safeguarding lead.

I oversee HR and all operational services at West House- day opportunities, support at home, residential care, children’s services and enterprises.

I chair the West House Support Worker Forum and take an interest in how we measure quality.

For information or advice about safeguarding children, to submit a formal complaint, or if you are a member of staff and want to join the Support Worker’s Forum.

Alan Scott, Senior Operational Manager

My responsibilities: I am one of three Registered Managers for our Domiciliary (support at home) services.

I am the project lead for Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and the organisational lead for safeguarding across adult services .

Advice or information about Safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty, Team Teach or Positive Behaviour Support.

Lesley Reid, Senior Operational Manager

My responsibilities: I am the Operational Manager responsible for community activities, the West House Social Enterprises which are: The Pottery, Grow West, and our three Cafe Wests.

I am responsible for Children’s Services and I oversee children’s and adults respite services. .

Information about training, education and employment opportunities, respite and our children’s services including alternative education.