Community Deprivation of Liberty Manager
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
16/04/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 29/04/2018 23:59
Salary:
£34,538 - £37,306 Annually
Hours per week:
37 hours per week
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
Following the Supreme Court ruling in 2014, and the subsequent identification of a significant number of cases of Deprivation of Liberty in Community settings, a dedicated Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) team will be established to progress these cases. There are currently approximately 600 Stockton-on-Tees clients who have been identified as requiring authorisation of the Community DoL through the Court of Protection.
An opportunity has therefore arisen for a Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) Manager to oversee the progression of cases where Stockton-on-Tees clients are considered to be deprived of their liberty in community settings.
Responsibilities will include providing support to the Social Work and specialist teams within the Council to identify cases where a community DoL may be occurring, and to ensure that priority cases are progressed. You will oversee the completion of the necessary assessments and collation of information to ensure that the necessary paperwork is submitted in a timely manner. You will work closely with the Council’s Legal Service, and liaise with clients and their family members, as well as teams within and outside of the Council. You will be supported by, and provide line-management to, Community DoL Support Officers.
You will develop clear systems and processes to ensure management of the process, and to ensure that the Council is compliant with the legislation for Community DoL cases.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please ensure you refer to the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Person Specification when completing your application as they are used to select candidates for interview.
For a further informal discussion, please contact Angela Connor, Service Manager, on 01642 526156.
An online application form and further information is available from www.stockton.gov.uk/job-vacancies/. Alternatively you can contact Xentrall Recruitment Services, Tel: (01642) 526992 or email recruitment@xentrall.org.uk
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council ensures that all customers, both internal and external receive a consistently high quality level of service.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.