DHoS - Access and Safeguarding
Deputy Head of Service - Access and Safeguarding
Location: Hackney (Hybrid Working)
Rate: 450 per day
Contract Type: Interim / Contract
We?re seeking an experienced Deputy Head of Service to join the Access and Safeguarding service within Adults Social Care on an interim basis. You will be helping to deliver high-quality, person-centred services that empower adults to live safe, independent, and fulfilling lives.
About the Role
As Deputy Head of Service, you will lead operational excellence across three critical service areas:
- Access & Duty Team
- Safeguarding Adults
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the Safeguarding Adults Board functions
You'll be responsible for ensuring services are safe, high-performing, and aligned with our strength-based, personalised approach. You?ll also play a key role in shaping strategic direction, managing budgets, and driving innovation across the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of high-quality, legally compliant services that promote independence, choice, and wellbeing.
- Provide strong leadership that fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
- Manage operational budgets and contribute to departmental savings and efficiencies.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships across the Council, Integrated Care System, and voluntary and community sectors.
- Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and learning across all service areas.
- Ensure robust performance management and quality assurance frameworks are in place.
- Support the Head of Service in delivering strategic objectives and representing the department at a senior level.
About You
We're looking for a confident and experienced leader who brings:
- A deep understanding of adult safeguarding, access services, and statutory responsibilities.
- Proven experience managing complex services and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and commissioning care.
- A collaborative and solution-focused approach to leadership and service development.
- A commitment to equity, inclusion, and co-production with residents and communities.
Ready to lead with purpose and impact?
For an informal conversation or to request the full job description, please contact: (url removed)
Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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