Head of Service - Children's Community Health

Head of Service - Children's Community Health

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 14/10/2026

Job Information

Interim & Executive Management

City Ipswich

Province Suffolk

Postal Code IP1

Job Description Head of Service - Children's Community Health - 12 Month Contract

Location: Endeavour House

Contract: 12 Month Contract

Working Pattern: 3 Days Office-Based Travel Required

Driving Licence: Required

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

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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.