Head of Service - Changing Futures

Head of Service - Changing Futures

Job Summary

• Contract Type: Fixed Term


• Working Pattern: Full time


• Advert Start Date: 16/06/2026


• Advert End Date: 09/07/2026 23:59


• Salary: £57,091 - £62,202 per annum


• Hours per week: 37


• Job Category: Social Care - Adult Service


• Vacancy ID: 297999


• Employment Location: Hartlepool Borough Council, Civic Centre, Victoria Road Hartlepool TS24 8AY


• Post Number: 108353


• Number of posts: 1


• Closing date: 9 Jul

Further Information

Fixed Term until March 2029

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As a Local Authority we are striving to support the people of Hartlepool to the best they possibly can be and would like to recruit dedicated, driven and committed people to help us achieve that.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about the health of people in Hartlepool to lead the Changing Futures programme. This programme aims to provide a joined-up, person centred approach to improve outcomes for adults experiencing multiple disadvantage who face complex, interconnected issues and unmet needs - including combinations of homelessness, substance misuse, mental ill health, domestic abuse, and contact with the criminal justice system

This post will be fixed term until March 2029 (available as a secondment opportunity)

If you are successful, you will be leading this new programme at the beginning of its journey. You will be able to shape services to ensure that we can improve the lives of people in Hartlepool.

You will be part of a hardworking, enthusiastic, committed and supportive team.

We are committed to providing high quality services and offer an excellent working environment valuing supervision, training and opportunities for professional development.

Applicants should have experience of managing and developing services, hold a professional qualification and have experience of managing staff.

For further information please contact Chris Woodcock on or Chris.woodcock@hartlepool.gov.uk

If you need help to complete the application form, then support is available from the Council's Jobs & Skills Service. You can contact the team by phoning or by sending an e-mail to careers.service@hartlepool.gov.uk.

Further information on training to upskill and boost your CV is also available online at www.hartlepooljobsandskills.com

PLEASE NOTE- All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered. Please ensure that you also check your junk mail.

Supporting documents

• Head of Service Changing Futures JD.docx (150.26 KB)


• Head of Service Changing Futures PS.docx (170.46 KB)


• Benefits Infographic Oct 24.pdf (820.4 KB)


• Recruitment - GDPR Statement.docx (384.78 KB)


• Recruitment - Application Guidance.docx (385.65 KB)

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Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As a Local Authority we are striving to support the people of Hartlepool to the best they possibly can be and would like to recruit dedicated, driven and committed people to help us achieve that.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about the health of people in Hartlepool to lead the Changing Futures programme. This programme aims to provide a joined-up, person centred approach to improve outcomes for adults experiencing multiple disadvantage who face complex, interconnected issues and unmet needs - including combinations of homelessness, substance misuse, mental ill health, domestic abuse, and contact with the criminal justice system

This post will be fixed term until March 2029 (available as a secondment opportunity)

If you are successful, you will be leading this new programme at the beginning of its journey. You will be able to shape services to ensure that we can improve the lives of people in Hartlepool.

You will be part of a hardworking, enthusiastic, committed and supportive team.

We are committed to providing high quality services and offer an excellent working environment valuing supervision, training and opportunities for professional development.

Applicants should have experience of managing and developing services, hold a professional qualification and have experience of managing staff.