Head of Service - Children's Community Health

Head of Service

• Children's Community Health - 12 Month Contract Location: Endeavour House Rate: £45.00 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: 12 Month Contract Working Pattern: 3 Days Office-Based | Travel Required Driving Licence: Required Pay: Bi-Weekly Summary We are seeking a seasoned professional for the role of Head of Service
• Children's Community Health . This position involves leading Health Visiting, School Nursing, Family Nurse Partnership (FNP), and broader 0-19 services within a prominent children's services environment. The role demands strategic and operational oversight of children's community health services, with a focus on safeguarding, quality, governance, workforce performance, regulatory compliance, and service enhancement. As the CQC Registered Manager , you will be pivotal in ensuring high-quality service delivery and achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership across children's community health services. Oversee safeguarding, quality, governance, and workforce performance. Ensure regulatory compliance and drive service improvements. Act as the CQC Registered Manager to maintain high service standards. Manage large multidisciplinary teams and complex budgets.

Lead service transformation and improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Current registration as a Registered Health Professional (Nurse, SCPHN, or equivalent). Extensive senior leadership experience in Children's Services, Community Health, Public Health, or Integrated Care. Strong background in safeguarding leadership. In-depth knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme and 0-19 services. Proven track record in managing quality, governance, risk, and regulatory compliance.

Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable Experience as a CQC Registered Manager. Postgraduate qualification in Leadership, Public Health, or Health Management. Experience collaborating with Local Authorities, Integrated Care Systems, and Safeguarding Partnerships. Proven ability to lead services through CQC inspections and organizational change.

What's on Offer? Competitive rate of £45.00 per hour (Umbrella). 12-month contract with potential for extension. Bi-weekly pay schedule. Opportunity to hold a strategic leadership role. Responsibility as a CQC Registered Manager. Chance to lead service transformation and improvement programs. Suitable backgrounds include: Head of Service, Children's Community Health Manager, 0-19 Service Manager, Public Health Manager, Health Visiting Manager, School Nursing Manager, Safeguarding Lead, Children's Services Manager, or Community Health Services Manager.