We are looking for a Team Manager to join the central Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Service.
The DoLS Service manages Devon County Councils statutory responsibilities in relation to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. This includes providing oversight and assurance of Devon County Council’s statutory duties under the DoLS legal framework including but not limited to ; coordinating and arranging the assessments required and managing increasing numbers of legal challenges to The Court of Protection for individuals subject to the safeguards.
About the Role
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the service, including workflow and referral management and the line management of staff members. The group of staff will encompass health and social care professionals who are Best Interests Assessors as well as a Service Support Manager and team of DoLS Administrators.
About you
You must be a registered Social Worker, Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or a Chartered Psychologist and will have successfully completed your specialist Best Interests Assessor training.
You will need to demonstrate a high degree of legal literacy and a detailed knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, current case law and the interface with other relevant legal frameworks.
The legal implications of decisions made by the post holder can have a significant impact for individuals with lived experience, their families/carers as well as for the organisation. To this end the post holder is required to engage with the County Solicitor (and other professionals) to ensure that team practice meets current legal requirements or, where this is not clear, they are required to help facilitate application(s) to the Court of Protection.
The Post Holder is expected to promote the principles of the Mental Capacity Act by active engagement with individuals, families, professionals, the voluntary sector, and care providers. by offering advice and support and through the development and delivery of training.
Good communication across all mediums (electronic, written, verbal) is essential with an ability to take account of the audience that is receiving the information. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
What we can offer to you
We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service.
Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role – please discuss at further at interview)
Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a Team Manager has never been more attractive.
If you are currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions and in exceptional circumstances, relocation support of up to £10,000, may be available. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply. Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.