Strategic Lead Children's Services & Health
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, OL16 1XU |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75787200 |
Summary
Strategic Lead Children's Services & Health
Rochdale Borough Council / Health & Care Integration Integrated Commissioning
SM3 | Fixed-Term 2 years | Fulltime
This is a joint post funded, this post will report to the Associate Director for Transformation and Delivery (NHS) and also to the Director for Children’s services (Local Authority)
The post holder will take a lead role in the delivery of the integrated commissioning work programme for
Children’s services across Health and care for the Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale locality of the Greater Manchester ICB and also for Rochdale Local Authority.
The post holder will design and implement a range of service which support the health and care of children and young people at a local and neighbourhood level, with a particular focus on children who require additional support (Cared for Children, Children with Disabilities and Additional Needs and those with Long Term Health Conditions). They will shape services meet the needs of children in Rochdale and make a real difference to our residents.
Responsibilities will include:
- Delivery of statutory requirements for Cared for, Care experienced and SEND
- Development of health services for Children and Young People
- Development of the Local Authority offer for children and Young People
- Implementation of the LCO Business Plan and Children and Young Peoples Partnership Plan as Chair of the Health Alliance
- Implementation of a range of multi-disciplinary teams across mental health and children with additional needs
- Development of traded services to the school’s system where required
The role will include working with partner organisations across the Heywood Middleton and Rochdale locality system and also with partners across the GMCA and NHS GM .The role will include redesigning and improving service delivery , leading cultural change and supporting implementation of work across the locality,
The successful candidate will join a small team which supports provision of strategic and operational leadership for Children’s services. The post is within an integrated team in the locality with opportunities to work with Adult and Children's' social care, Community, Acute and Mental Health providers, the voluntary sector and the wider local care organisation partners. There is also the requirement to support the development of strategies and operational plans that enable the locality to engage with system partners
We require a dynamic leader who can navigate complexity, manage change in challenging financial times, and deliver innovative solutions that improve lives. If you have a passion for improving services for Children and young people, thrive on collaboration, strategic thinking, and making an impact, we want to hear from you.
To apply:
To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification.
Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your CV/supporting statement.
Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.
If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.
If you would like an informal chat about this role please contact Nadia Dove, Associate Director for Transformation and Delivery at Nadia.Dove@nhs.net
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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