Deputy Head Of Service Access and Safeguarding – Adult Social Care

Our Hackney ASC vision: 

We want people to achieve what matters to them, in partnership with our communities in Hackney. Where they need support, together we can find a solution that keeps them safe, well, and independent.

The role has been established to provide operational and strategic oversight and development of the Access and Duty and safeguarding functions for Hackney Adult Social Care. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Initial Contact and Safeguarding, you will be responsible for the quality assurance, practice and day to day oversight of both service areas.

Prospective candidates will need to demonstrate an established career within Adult Social care at Team Manager level and above with significant breadth and depth of expertise in the safeguarding adults arena. You will need to have a proficient understanding and application of the legal framework including Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Adults and theHuman Rights Act.

Our Access and Duty team are our ASC front door service receiving and triaging referrals from the general public, carers, care providers and professionals. Knowledge and expertise of the Care Act and how this applies to the provision of services, demand management and experience of working at Team Manager level or above in this area of work would be advantageous.

Qualifications and Professional Registration

You will need to be a qualified Social Worker or registered allied health professional and be registered with Social Work England. 

An Enhanced DBS is required for this role

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

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As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Closing date for applications: 07 March 2026 (22:59)

Interview and assessment date: 29 March 2026

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk