Head of Family Service
Would you like to work for an award-winning charity?
Are you passionate about creating life-changing experiences for children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families? If so, the Head of Family Service is the perfect opportunity for you!
Position: Head of Family Service
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full-time)
Contract: Permanent
Location: London (Offices based in Westminster and Harrow)
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Closing date: 5:00pm on Monday 10th February 2025
About the Role:
As the Head of Family Service, you will lead and manage Family Services across Westminster, RBKC, Islington, and Harrow. This role is vital to providing holistic, high-quality support to families of children and adults with SEND.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team, ensuring services meet grant and commission outcomes.
- Service Delivery: Oversee tailored support plans, parent participation groups, therapies, events, and SENDIASS.
- Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with schools, family hubs, social care, health services, and other stakeholders to meet families' needs.
- Advocacy: Promote the rights of children and young adults with SEND, ensuring family voices are heard and included in service development.
- Strategic Development: Assess and respond to emerging needs, working with the Assistant Director to deliver forward-thinking services.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver ambitious, family-centred services that make a tangible difference in people’s lives.
About You:
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated leader who is:
- Experienced in SEND and Family Services: You have a strong understanding of SEND and the challenges families face navigating education, health, and welfare systems.
- A Skilled Leader and Team Builder: You are confident in managing teams, resolving challenges, and fostering collaboration.
- An Effective Communicator: You excel at building relationships with families, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary professionals.
- Organised and Results-Driven: You can manage priorities, deliver outcomes, and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Resilient and Adaptable: You thrive in dynamic environments, maintaining a positive and solution-focused attitude.
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference for families with SEND and committed to delivering outstanding support.
Why Join the Team?
For more than 60 years, the charity have empowered people with learning disabilities to stay healthy, be safe, and live well. As an award-winning charity, they pride themselves on delivering impactful, family-centred services.
By joining our team, you’ll:
Make a Difference: Play a pivotal role in bridging service gaps, advocating for families, and delivering life-changing support. Enjoy a Supportive Environment: Regular supervision, opportunities for personal and professional development, and family-friendly policies.
Benefit from Great Perks:
- Up to 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Generous pension scheme.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Season ticket loans.
Ready to Join?
If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a lasting difference in the lives of SEND families, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of an organisation dedicated to creating amazing experiences for children, young adults, and their families.
Note: The charity are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required. You need to be 18 and over to apply.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Director of Family Support Services, Family Services Manager, Head of Family and Community Services, Director of Family and Children’s Services, Family and Support Services Lead, Head of Family Wellbeing, Community and Family Services Manager, Family Programmes Manager, Senior Family Support Lead, Head of Parent and Family Engagement, etc. #INDNFP
Please note that we receive a high number of applications. If you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then you have not been shortlisted for the role.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
