Head of Service - Children's Community Health

Ipswich, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/10/2026

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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.

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📌 Head of Service - Children's Community Health (City of Ipswich)
🏢 Civic Recruitment
📍 City of Ipswich