Head of Service (Therapies)

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council recherche un Head of Service pour superviser les services de thérapie pour enfants. Ce poste clé implique la direction stratégique, la gestion d'un budget important, et la collaboration avec divers partenaires pour développer des services innovants et inclusifs. Le candidat idéal possède une expérience significative dans ce domaine ainsi qu'une formation reconnue.

Qualifications

• Diplôme en Speech and Language Therapy ou Occupational Therapy requis.
• Inscription auprès du HCPC est essentielle.
• Expérience significative avec des enfants ayant des besoins complexes souhaitée.

Responsibilities

• Diriger le service de thérapies pour enfants avec des besoins complexes.
• Gérer un budget de plus de £1.5M.
• Collaborer avec des écoles et des professionnels de la santé pour garantir des soins intégrés.

Skills

Leadership stratégique

Communication interpersonnelle

Gestion de budget

Gestion des conflits

Connaissance des normes de services thérapeutiques

Education

Diplôme en thérapie de la parole ou en thérapie occupationnelle

Inscription au Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Membre à part entière du Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)

Job description

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Are you a passionate and experiencedSpeech and LanguageorOccupational Therapistready to lead and inspire? Hampshire County Council is seeking a dynamicHead of Serviceto oversee and develop our Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy provision for children and young people with educational needs.

This is a unique opportunity to shape services that directly impact lives, working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values innovation, inclusion, and holistic care.

The Role:

As Head of Service, you will:

• Lead and manage the countywide Therapies Service, ensuring effective delivery of Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) to children with complex needs.
• Oversee strategic planning, governance, and quality assurance of both internal and commissioned therapy services.
• Manage a £1.5M+ budget and develop a sustainable sold service model.
• Provide professional supervision and clinical leadership to therapy staff.
• Collaborate with schools, families, health professionals, and key stakeholders to ensure holistic, child-centred care.
• Represent the service at tribunals and contribute to departmental and inter-agency policy development.
• Be committed to the development and continuous improvement of a high-quality service
• Develop an effective early intervention sold service

What you’ll do:

• Lead service development and innovation aligned with national and local priorities.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and safeguarding policies.
• Monitor and evaluate service performance using data and stakeholder feedback.
• Develop and implement individualised plans for children with the most complex needs.
• Support the professional development of therapy staff and wider education professionals.

What we’re looking for:

Essential Qualifications and Registration:

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Full membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) or equivalent professional body.

Skills and Experience:

• Significant post-qualification experience working with children with severe and complex needs.
• Proven experience in strategic and operational leadership, including budget and resource management.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical governance, risk assessment, and therapy service standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex relationships and represent the service professionally.
• Experience in developing and delivering training to build capacity across the education workforce.
• Competence in IT systems and report writing.
• Evidence of managing complex relationships and potential conflicts
• Experience of developing efficient and effective processes to ensure cost effective service management