Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards Officer

Service Care Solutions - Social Work

Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 11 days

Stafford, Staffordshire ST18 0NB, England

£16.89 per hour

Full Time

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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Officer?? Location: Staffordshire, United Kingdom?? Contract: 3 months initially, with strong potential for extension? Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00)?? Salary: £16.89 per hourAbout the Role: We are seeking a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Officer to join our Adult Social Care & Safeguarding team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that vulnerable adults who lack capacity to consent receive care that protects their best interests, in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice.Key Responsibilities:

Process and administer DoLS requests, ensuring compliance with statutory timescales.
Work closely with Best Interest Assessors (BIAs), Mental Health Assessors (MHAs), and legal representatives to ensure appropriate authorisations.
Liaise with care homes and hospitals to guide them through the DoLS application process.
Monitor and prioritise referrals, ensuring urgent cases are completed within 21 days.
Coordinate meetings and training for Best Interest Assessors to maintain compliance.
Use internal computer systems to track, update, and report on DoLS cases.
Ensure individuals subject to judicial scrutiny are identified and referred to legal services promptly.

About You:To be successful in this role, you will need:

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent.
Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice.
Experience in administration and working with internal/external stakeholders.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise with professionals at all levels.

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.If you are interested or know of anyone who may be, please contact Kat at Service Care Solutions on or email me at .uk.