Deputy Head of Service
- Hackney, East London
- £45.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Hackney
Pay Rate: £45 per hourJob Description:Liquid Personnel is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join it client’s Adult Social Care leadership team as Deputy Head of Service and Principal Therapy Lead based in Hackney. This is a pivotal role, responsible for driving operational excellence, championing Occupational Therapy, and delivering high-quality, person-centred services across the borough.What will your responsibilities be?In this role, you will,
- Lead OT, Sensory, Telecare, and Adaptations services
- Ensure safe, personalised, and strength-based care delivery
- Manage budgets and contribute to strategic savings plans
- Build collaborative relationships across the Council, ICS, and voluntary sector
- Drive service improvement, innovation, and performance
- Represent the service in strategic forums and inspections
- HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with senior leadership experience
- Proven track record in adult social care and multidisciplinary settings
- Strong understanding of commissioning, performance management, and budget control
- Passion for service transformation and equity in care delivery
- Experience in managing complex projects and leading diverse teams
- Free DBS and compliance service
- Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
- Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
- Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
- Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
- Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
- “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
- “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *
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