Hackney Council is recruiting a Deputy Head of Service and Principal Therapy Lead (Adults).
This is a senior interim role (3-6 months, with potential to extend) leading key therapy services across adult social care.

Rate: -400450 per day
Hybrid working available

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead operational delivery of Occupational Therapy, Sensory, Adaptations and Telecare services

• Ensure high-quality, person-centred support focused on independence and wellbeing

• Manage service budgets and support cost-effective use of adult social care resources

• Provide leadership that supports staff development and performance

• Collaborate with partners across health, care and the voluntary sector

• Contribute to strategic planning, inspections, and service improvement

Requirements:

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist

• Proven leadership in adult social care

• Strong operational and budget management experience

• Understanding of legislation, safeguarding, and best practice in OT

• Enhanced DBS (can be arranged)

Benefits of Working at Hackney.

Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Also, free onsite parking is offered to all staff.

Why Join Our Agency?

With over 10 years'' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week.

To discuss this Occupational Therapist vacancy, or any similar roles we have available, please contact Ella Hajittofis or email us your updated CV today!