We are currently recruiting for a DOLS Administration Officer to join a team based within South Tyneside on a Full-time basis.
Duties Within Role:
•Ensure that office equipment, stationery and other office consumables (including basic maintenance) are ordered in accordance with purchasing procedures.
•Undertake the management of manual and computerised records/management information systems, escalating any issues regarding accuracy and inconsistency of information where appropriate.
•Provide advice, guidance or signpost staff, public etc with regard to internal policies/procedures and external regulations/legislation.
•Process completed referrals and prepare completed documents for the statutory body’s Signatory.
•Receive and assess referrals in order to prepare for DoLS.
•Support the DoLS team in the coordination of assessments to the timescales required, and support professional colleagues undertaking the roles of Best Interest and Mental Health Assessors.
•Be a resource and provide advice and information as required.
•As an individual demonstrate excellent interpersonal, IT and organisational skills, which will support the Council to effectively discharge its duties as the Supervisory Body.
The Candidate:
•Must have previous experience in an office environment.
•Must hold 5 GCSE's including English and Maths at grades A-C (4-9) OR equivalent.
•Experience in a Social Care environment would be beneficial.