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Help shape brighter futures. Lead change. Make a lasting difference.

At Clayfields House, we believe that change is always possible.

We are looking for an experienced, inspirational and strategically minded Head of Intervention, Health and Strategic Services to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in supporting some of the most vulnerable young people in England and Wales.

This is more than a management role. It is an opportunity to lead meaningful change, influence outcomes and help young people build safer, healthier and more positive futures.

About the role

Clayfields House is seeking an Head of Intervention, Health, and Strategic Services to join our dynamic senior leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will manage our intervention team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality programmes aimed at reducing offending and other high-risk behaviours among our young people. You will also oversee staff development and training, Secure Stairs, and health services, including medication oversight.

Your strategic responsibilities will include leading the development and review of policy documentation and managing tendering exercises with organisations such as NHS England and local healthcare providers. We are looking for an experienced strategic manager who can provide inspirational leadership and guidance.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and inspiring the intervention team to deliver high-quality programmes that reduce offending and risk-taking behaviour.
• Overseeing staff development and training initiatives to enhance team capabilities.
• Ensuring compliance with the Ofsted inspection framework and regulatory standards for Residential Children’s Homes.
• Leading the development and review of policy documentation within the centre.
• Coordinating tendering exercises with external organisations, ensuring quality service delivery.
• Utilising assessment tools and data analysis to measure outcomes and improve services.
• Producing complex reports and policy documents to support strategic objectives.

What we’re looking for

You will be an experienced strategic manager with the knowledge, credibility and leadership skills to make a real difference in a complex and rewarding environment.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Graduate-level education and advanced qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of high-impact programme work to reduce risk and offending behaviour.
• Proficiency in assessment tools, outcome measurement, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with the Ofsted inspection framework and relevant legislation for Residential Children’s Homes.
• Experience in staff development, training, and multidisciplinary working.
• Strong ability to produce complex reports and policy documents.
• Knowledge of contract tendering and monitoring processes.

You will also bring

At Clayfields House, relationships matter.

You will understand the impact that trauma, attachment and adverse experiences can have on young people and will bring a genuinely child-focused approach to your work.

You will be able to:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with young people and colleagues.
• Exhibit emotional resilience and adaptability in a challenging environment.
• Collaborate effectively with a diverse multi-disciplinary team.
• Be adaptable and solution-focused, able to respond positively to change and complexity.

Why join Clayfields House?

Clayfields House is a unique and rewarding place to work. Every day brings the opportunity to influence lives, support colleagues and contribute to a service where your leadership can have a genuine and lasting impact.

As part of Nottinghamshire County Council, you’ll benefit from:

• A comprehensive induction programme to help you succeed in your role.
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.
• Excellent opportunities for continuous learning, development and career progression.
• Generous annual leave entitlement above the statutory minimum.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with a 6.5% employer contribution.

Be part of something that matters

The young people at Clayfields House have enormous potential. Your role will be to help unlock it.

If you are an ambitious and experienced leader who is passionate about improving outcomes, reducing risk and creating opportunities for vulnerable young people, we would love to hear from you.

Join us at Clayfields House and help us turn the belief that “change is always possible” into reality.

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