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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Officer
| Posting date: | 16 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12.02 to £12.02 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 August 2024 |
| Location: | Stafford, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Tudor Employment Agency Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | TEASSCDOLS/29 |
Summary
Tudor Employment Agency are currently recruiting for a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Officer for our client based in Stafford, ST16.
Our client ensures the commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups.
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Officer must:
Have an understanding of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards code of practice
Have an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and how it applies to deprivation of liberty safeguards
Have experience of working in an administrative function
Have knowledge of Care Act and ordinary residence
Have experience operating a computer-based information system and using Microsoft Office packages
Have the ability to analyse processes and recommend changes to improve efficiency of DoLS process within statutory requirements. I.E. DoLS Access database and reports from Care Director
Duties of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Officer:
Responsible for the administration of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards requests
Ensuring statutory timescales are met and are compliant with the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice
Ensuring assessments are allocated and completed by the appropriate Best Interest Assessor Mental Health Assessor and authorised by a suitable Authorising Officer
To support and liaise with managing authorities (care homes and hospitals) to ensure the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards application process is followed
Advising managing authorities on the completion of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Authorisation Request forms to ensure the quality of the information meets the guidance in the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards code of practice
To coordinate the allocation process on behalf of the supervisory body for Best Interest Assessors (BIA), Mental Health Assessors (MHA), and Independent Mental Capacity Advocates
The allocation to BIA and MHA requires the officer to follow call off process as prescribed by the contracts
To ensure that relevant person’s representatives are appointed within timescales and are provided with the appropriate support and guidance
Hours of work for a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Officer:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Pay Rate for a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Officer:
£12.02 per hour
In order to be considered for this position or for further information please contact our Commercial team on 01922 725445 extension 1003 or 1004 or submit your CV to commercial@tudoremployment.co.uk
Alternatively, email, text or WhatsApp your contact details and we will call you back – 07534 152293 - Quote TEASSCDOLS/29
Applicants can also register online by clicking the link - http://tinyurl.com/PERMF0RM
For information on all of our roles, please refer to www.tudoremployment.co.uk.
#TeamTudor await your call!
Our client ensures the commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups.
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Officer must:
Have an understanding of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards code of practice
Have an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and how it applies to deprivation of liberty safeguards
Have experience of working in an administrative function
Have knowledge of Care Act and ordinary residence
Have experience operating a computer-based information system and using Microsoft Office packages
Have the ability to analyse processes and recommend changes to improve efficiency of DoLS process within statutory requirements. I.E. DoLS Access database and reports from Care Director
Duties of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Officer:
Responsible for the administration of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards requests
Ensuring statutory timescales are met and are compliant with the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice
Ensuring assessments are allocated and completed by the appropriate Best Interest Assessor Mental Health Assessor and authorised by a suitable Authorising Officer
To support and liaise with managing authorities (care homes and hospitals) to ensure the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards application process is followed
Advising managing authorities on the completion of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Authorisation Request forms to ensure the quality of the information meets the guidance in the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards code of practice
To coordinate the allocation process on behalf of the supervisory body for Best Interest Assessors (BIA), Mental Health Assessors (MHA), and Independent Mental Capacity Advocates
The allocation to BIA and MHA requires the officer to follow call off process as prescribed by the contracts
To ensure that relevant person’s representatives are appointed within timescales and are provided with the appropriate support and guidance
Hours of work for a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Officer:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Pay Rate for a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Officer:
£12.02 per hour
In order to be considered for this position or for further information please contact our Commercial team on 01922 725445 extension 1003 or 1004 or submit your CV to commercial@tudoremployment.co.uk
Alternatively, email, text or WhatsApp your contact details and we will call you back – 07534 152293 - Quote TEASSCDOLS/29
Applicants can also register online by clicking the link - http://tinyurl.com/PERMF0RM
For information on all of our roles, please refer to www.tudoremployment.co.uk.
#TeamTudor await your call!