Our Team
Dave Poulton
Chief Executive Officer
Dave joined YMCA Reading in April 2021, bringing with him a wealth of experience and knowledge in the Youth, Playwork and Community sectors.
Dave has a community focus and is particularly interested in the rights of children and young people, commenting “I am particularly motivated by striving to improve services, and to have a positive impact on the lives of children and young people”.
Looking forward, Dave is excited to work closely with the Board of Trustees and the YMCA family to successfully deliver YMCA Reading’s strategic plan.
Jayne Evanson
General Manager
Jayne started in support, working with clients with learning difficulties in the mid-nighties. She was part of an NHS team supporting clients to move from an institution to their own homes, moving away from a set regime and having freedom to choose.
A few years later she moved into Housing Support work with young people, working in a ten bedded supported accommodation for 16 – 25 year old vulnerable people in Wokingham, 18 months after starting as a support worker Jayne was promoted to Manager and remained in this role for twelve years. She was part of the initial Supporting People funding implementation.
In 2008 she moved to a 128 bedded Scheme in High Wycombe as Housing Manager. Jayne's role was to oversee the support to those who resided with them, ensure budget control, managing rental income and oversee staff supervision. By 2018 the site had been brought out by a larger YMCA and her role changed to Supported Housing Manager bringing many additional responsibilities which included overseeing all day to day operations at the site. She was able to redevelop unused areas of the site into accommodation and built their accommodation portfolio to 141 bed spaces. Jayne left this role after 15 years to take up placement at YMCA Reading.
VACANCY
Support Team Leader
Reading.
Alison Bennett
Parkside Pre-School Manager
Under Alison’s watchful eye, the Parkside Pre-School grows from strength to strength. A great Team!
Vacancy
Parkside Cafe Manager
Donna Cousins
Bookings & Administrations Manager
Donna joined the team in May 2021 and is your first point of call for any enquiries regarding hiring of Padworth Activity Centre, Sport Centre facilities, meeting rooms or cafe for private functions.
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