Job summary Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000 people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. Main duties of the job Are you a passionate and experienced therapy professional ready to take on a leadership role in neurological rehabilitation? We are seeking a Head of Therapies on a fixed-term, 1-year contract to drive excellence and innovation at Woodlands Neurological Rehabilitation Centre. Woodlands is a specialist Level 2 neurorehabilitation facility, delivering expert care for individuals with brain injuries, spinal injuries, stroke, Huntington's disease, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and other complex neurological conditions. As we expand our service, we are now supporting more acute patients, including those requiring tracheostomy care. At Woodlands, we are at the forefront of rehabilitation technology. In partnership with Neural Pathways, we have trialled cutting-edge equipment, including MYRO, Diego VR, and PABLO, with outstanding results. Our goal is to integrate these advanced tools permanently to enhance patient outcomes. As Head of Therapies, you will provide strategic leadership and professional development for our Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Speech and Language Therapy teams. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will drive innovation, optimise patient care, and collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional rehabilitation results. If you are ready to lead, inspire, and shape the future of neurorehabilitation, we want to hear from you About us Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 008292 Job locations York - Woodlands York Yorkshire YO10 3HU Job description Job responsibilities What you'll be working: Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible. What you'll be doing: As Head of Therapies, you will report to the Service Manager and be responsible for the strategic and professional direction of Therapy Services. This involves delivery of all operational performance targets, ensuring all services are provided within the agreed level of activity, standards of performance, safety, quality, and budget You will be ultimately accountable for all Allied Health Professional Therapists, and Therapy Support Staff, and will directly manage the Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language teams Work closely with and report directly to the Service Manager You will have an active clinical caseload Be an innovator, an educator, and a mentor, providing robust representation for therapy services within the Senior Management Team Carry out audit, policy, and service development and research activities and/or programmes. The post holder will also propose and implement policy and service development changes Be responsible for developing and implementing standards across Therapy Services, which support professional leadership, competence, capacity and standards of conduct Collaborating with senior management to define and implement new ways of working to maximise benefits, ensuring gains in both cost-effectiveness and clinical efficiency Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group Job description Job responsibilities What you'll be working: Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible. What you'll be doing: As Head of Therapies, you will report to the Service Manager and be responsible for the strategic and professional direction of Therapy Services. This involves delivery of all operational performance targets, ensuring all services are provided within the agreed level of activity, standards of performance, safety, quality, and budget You will be ultimately accountable for all Allied Health Professional Therapists, and Therapy Support Staff, and will directly manage the Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language teams Work closely with and report directly to the Service Manager You will have an active clinical caseload Be an innovator, an educator, and a mentor, providing robust representation for therapy services within the Senior Management Team Carry out audit, policy, and service development and research activities and/or programmes. The post holder will also propose and implement policy and service development changes Be responsible for developing and implementing standards across Therapy Services, which support professional leadership, competence, capacity and standards of conduct Collaborating with senior management to define and implement new ways of working to maximise benefits, ensuring gains in both cost-effectiveness and clinical efficiency Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration Experience Essential Previous experience within a neurorehabilitation setting A strong clinical background and maintain a clinical remit dependent on your skill set Experience of leading a Multi-disciplinary team Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration Experience Essential Previous experience within a neurorehabilitation setting A strong clinical background and maintain a clinical remit dependent on your skill set Experience of leading a Multi-disciplinary team Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Active Care Group Address York - Woodlands York Yorkshire YO10 3HU Employer's website https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)