DoLS Co-ordinator
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, DoLS Coordinator in Lincolnshire County Council’s Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team.
The team has an important role in ensuring that the Article 5 rights are upheld for adults who are receiving care and treatment in either a care home, nursing home or hospital and lack capacity to consent to such arrangements.
As a DoLS Coordinator, your role is unique in that it combines your skills, knowledge and experience of delivery of front-line services with Mental Capacity Act (MCA)/ DoLS legislative knowledge.
What will you be doing?
You will be assisting the supervisory body to fulfil its statutory duties.
The role is interesting and diverse and includes (but is not limited to): - Daily contribution to the running of the team and its services ensuring business continuity; effective communication with the DoLS team and a range of stakeholders, including members of the public; electronically co-ordinating the County Council’s DOLs processes and procedures, ensuring that these systems allow for the gathering and analysis of data to support service improvement.
You will report to the MCA Lead/DoLS Manager.
The DoLS team work largely from home, however, there may be requirement on occasions to travel to providers across the county and to offices in Lincoln.
About You
As a DoLS Coordinator you will need to be a skilled communicator with experience of providing excellent customer service to professionals and members of the public.
You will be able to work effectively as part of a team and be able to work independently, using your own initiative. You must be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be IT literate.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering;
- A Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
- Flexible working policies
- Career progression opportunities
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A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
What Next
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Heather Blow via email heather.blow@lincolnshire.gov.uk
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council. (Please note: This Job Description is currently under review.)
Applications Close on 08/05/2024 and interviews will be held W/C 20/05/2024.