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Band 8
Flexible Working

Head of Service (Together for Families /Children's Community Services)

Belfast HSCTDOROTHY GARDINER RE-HAB UNIT£64,455 - £74,896Closes 30/09/2026

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Band
Band 8
Contract
Temporary
Pattern
Flexible Working
Hours / week
37.5
Posted
16/09/2026
Closes
30/09/2026

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Role summary

This is a Head of Service position within the Together for Families / Children's Community Services for the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. The role is based at the Dorothy Gardiner Re-Hab Unit. It is a temporary position with a salary range of £64,455 to £74,896. Flexible working requests are welcomed from day one.

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Band 8 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.

This advert: £64,455 – £74,896 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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BHSCT Head of Service (Together for Families /Children's Community Services) Band 8B ref:55901710

Branch: Belfast HSCT

Location: DOROTHY GARDINER RE-HAB UNIT

Salary: Band 8b (£64,455 - £74,896

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Contract Type: Temporary

Opening date: 16/09/26

Closes:

Wed, 30 September 2026 @ 4:30 PM

Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed

Notes: We accept online applications only.

A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be a

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