Jewish Care’s chief executive, Simon Morris, has said he will step down from his role this summer after 20 years at the charity.
He has been chief executive for the last 15 years and oversaw a process of modernisation, the charity said.
The charity will begin the process of finding a new chief executive shortly and Morris intends to stay until his replacement is in post.
Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Its most recent accounts show it had a total income of £56m in the year to March 2017, with spending of £53m.
Lord Levy, president of Jewish Care said: “Over the last 20 years Jewish Care has transformed into a leading social care provider both in the national arena and within the Jewish community. It is a jewel in the crown. We owe a great debt of gratitude to Simon. His contribution to Jewish Care and our community has been invaluable.”
Steven Lewis, chair, added: “I have enjoyed working with Simon and whilst I will be sorry to see him step down as chief executive, I fully understand and respect his desire to seek new challenges.
“Thanks to Simon’s leadership this organisation is in a strong position. He is a hard act to follow, but we are confident we will attract high calibre candidates with the skills, vision and passion to drive us forward. Simon’s departure will mark the next chapter in Jewish Care’s long history.
“For now, it is very much business as usual. We will never lose sight of our primary objective; to provide quality care services to the thousands of people who rely on us every day of the year.”
Morris said: “After twenty years at Jewish Care it’s time for me to have a change. I feel honoured and privileged to have been in this position and proud of the progress that has been made during my time here. Progress that would not have been possible without support from the Jewish Care board of trustees, my colleagues and the wider community.”
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