Head of Service (Therapies)

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Are you a passionate and experienced Speech and Language or Occupational Therapist ready to lead and inspire? Hampshire County Council is seeking a dynamic Head of Service to 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 ..... full job details .....