Deborah Deepika

Experienced Library Supervisor within Newham's Resident Engagement and Participation Service with twelve years in local government. Extensive expertise in community engagement, partnership working, resident participation, VCFSE sector collaboration, health promotion, co-production, commissioning and grants administration. Strong understanding of Newham's diverse communities, services, health priorities and health inequalities.

Proven track record in delivering community-focused programmes that promote wellbeing, social inclusion and improved health outcomes. Skilled in conflict resolution, stakeholder management, project management and data-driven service improvement. Committed to reducing health inequalities and improving community wellbeing through collaborative, person-centred approaches.

Library Supervisor - Newham Council - Resident Engagement and Participation Service - Newham, London

• Lead frontline service delivery and manage teams of up to seventeen staff, apprentices, sessional workers and volunteers
• Develop community-focused programmes promoting wellbeing, social inclusion and improved health outcomes
• Work closely with Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector partners
• Support Area Manager in delivery of local VCFSE Forum
• Support commissioning of external providers for health and wellbeing activities
• Administer local grants programmes to help community organisations access funding
• Work with residents to consult on, review and update the Get Active Get Healthy programme
• Support delivery of Get Active Get Healthy programme and Active Centre initiatives
• Deliver health awareness and engagement events including Health Expo events
• Develop and deliver themed health awareness coffee mornings in partnership with NHS services, Queen Mary University of London, University of East London and local GP practices
• Deliver community wellbeing initiatives including community yoga sessions and Warm Haven and Cool Space programmes
• Support Forest Gate ECO 7 in progressing library towards sustainable, plastic-free service
• Work with Forest Gate Pride and Forest Gate Festival to host community-led cultural events
• Manage project delivery of library outreach programmes in schools
• Use Power BI and performance monitoring systems to analyse participation trends and evaluate outcomes
• Oversee supervision, workload allocation and performance management of staff and volunteers
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, equality and inclusion compliance
• Hold Health and Safety Lead responsibilities within library service
• Support elected members through councillor surgeries, community events and engagement activities

Home Library Service Lead - Newham Council - Newham, London

Worked closely with vulnerable and isolated residents, including those with long-term health conditions and mobility challenges, delivering resources directly into homes and care settings. This role strengthened understanding of delivering inclusive, person-centred services to individuals with complex needs and supporting early intervention to reduce isolation.