Senior Social Worker - DoLS Team (Wales)
Location: RCT CBC (supporting Merthyr Tydfil CBC)Rate: £43.60 per hour (Umbrella)Contact:Email CVs to:
Are you an experienced Best Interests Assessor ready for your next challenge?
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to join the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team, managed by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council and supporting Merthyr Tydfil CBC.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior-level role focused on managing the Supervisory Body function and supporting high-quality, person-centred assessments.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Triaging and prioritising DoLS applications
* Liaising with care homes and internal teams on DoLS procedures and responsibilities
* Commissioning and reviewing assessments from Best Interests and Medical Assessors
* Quality-assuring reports for legal compliance and person-centred practice
* Supporting and deputising for the DoLS Coordinator
* Contributing to service improvements and best practice
You Must Have:
1. Social Work qualificati...