Job title: Assistant Team Manager – Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs)& Court of Protection (COP) Grade 8, £52,13-£56,730 Location: Any suitable location within the City of Wolverhampton Permanent/ 37 Hours per week The award-winning City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Team Manager to join our dynamic and hardworking DoLs and COP teams which are part of our Ageing Well service. The City of Wolverhampton act as Supervisory Body for DoLs occurring in care homes and hospitals. Alongside this the COP Team are responsible for acting in a role of deputies for some of our vulnerable adults, arranging funerals and protection of property. Both teams have and continue to have fantastic performance on a regional and national basis. This permanent position is an ideal opportunity for an individual who is looking to advance their career and join a thriving and supportive organisation. There's never been a better time to join award winning City of Wolverhampton Council when we are at an exciting stage of transformation for the organisation and the city. We offer a wide range of benefits including competitive salaries, generous annual leave entitlement, excellent pension scheme amongst many more. Some of your key objectives and responsibilities in your role will be: Directly line manage a dedicated team of Best Interest Assessors (BIA’s), ad hoc independent BIA’s and Court of Protection Officers. Act on behalf of Wolverhampton Supervisory Body to manage and respond to DoLs requests as per our duties under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2009) Support BIAs to develop their practice and facilitate forums. Give expert advice on MCA/DoLs. Work with key stakeholders to resolve and disputes around DoLs and promote ‘good’ practice on a regional basis. Ensure citizens are waiting well for DoLs assessments Ensure the City of Wolverhampton undertake its duties about Public Health Funerals under the Public Health Act (control of disease) (1984)and management of finances for people deemed to lack capacity to do so under the Mental Capacity Act (2025) The successful candidate will be a registered social worker with Social Work England and have undertaken Best Interest Assessor training and have significant experience of working with adults in complex situations. It is essential that you have specialist experience and knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards ( 2009) and how to apply both pieces of legislation. For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you are interested in applying and require further information on this position, please contact Corrina Jeffrey on 01902 553205 or email Corrina.Jeffrey@Wolverhampton.gov.uk Interviews are scheduled to take place on 19/01/2026 and or 26/01/2026 Our working arrangements All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. 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Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post. We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. 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We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here Employment Information & Support If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more - Learn more here Attached documents Job description and specification