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:
1. Have an understanding of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards code of practice
2. Have an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and how it applies to deprivation of liberty safeguards
3. Have experience of working in an administrative function
4. Have knowledge of Care Act and ordinary residence
5. Have experience operating a computer-based information system and using Microsoft Office packages
6. 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 :
7. Responsible for the administration of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards requests
8. Ensuring statutory timescales are met and are compliant with the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice
9. Ensuring assessments are allocated and completed by the appropriate Best Interest Assessor Mental Health Assessor and authorised by a suitable Authorising Officer
10. To support and liaise with managing authorities (care homes and hospitals) to ensure the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards application process is followed
11. 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
12. 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
13. The allocation to BIA and MHA requires the officer to follow call off process as prescribed by the contracts
14. 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: