At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate in Adult Social Care, ensuring high-quality, person-centred services.
- Company: Join Liquid Personnel, a leader in social work recruitment with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy free DBS service, faster pay, exclusive training, and referral bonuses.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration across various sectors.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career in social care.
- Qualifications: HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with leadership experience and a passion for service transformation.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Liquid Personnel is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join its 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?
- 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
Qualifications & Experience:
- 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
Why Liquid Personnel?
- 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
Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Deputy Head of Service in London employer: Liquidpersonnel
Liquidpersonnel is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its staff, offering a supportive environment where Mental Health Practitioners can thrive. With competitive pay rates and flexible working hours in the vibrant location of Northampton, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that values person-centred care and encourages continuous development in specialised areas like dysphagia management.
