Job Title: Deputy Head of Service
Location: Hackney
Pay Rate: £45 per hour
Job 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,
1. Lead OT, Sensory, Telecare, and Adaptations services
2. Ensure safe, personalised, and strength-based care delivery
3. Manage budgets and contribute to strategic savings plans
4. Build collaborative relationships across the Council, ICS, and voluntary sector
5. Drive service improvement, innovation, and performance
6. Represent the service in strategic forums and inspections
Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have,
7. HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with senior leadership experience
8. Proven track record in adult social care and multidisciplinary settings
9. Strong understanding of commissioning, performance management, and budget control
10. Passion for service transformation and equity in care delivery
11. Experience in managing complex projects and leading diverse teams
Why Liquid Personnel?
12. Free DBS and compliance service
13. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
14. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
15. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
16. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
17. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
18. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
19. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *