It is time for us to find new talent for our Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Management Team, to help us move forward with the expansion of the service, in response to the impending Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).
What we are looking for…
These are dedicated specialist roles, working alongside a range of people and specialists; you will be striving to ensure continuous implementation of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Court of Protection (CoP) Deprivation of Liberty processes within Adult Services; you will be responsible for the provision of guidance, support, training and advice in the practical application of the relevant legislation. You will undertake these responsibilities with colleagues, partners, and senior managers, both internally and externally.
As the Court of Protection Coordinator, you will support the various practitioners within Adult Services in the effective application of law relating to consent to care and treatment, mental capacity and deprivation of liberty. You will provide practical support, mentoring and training to colleagues who are engaged in making applications to Court of Protection for Deprivation of Liberty (CoP DoL) authorizations.
The role interface with other areas of the council’s business eg, Children & Young Peoples Services, and the wider health and social care economy and the post holders will need to provide advice and supprt, as appropriate.
You will also support the authority’s response to Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) legislation and will be required to provide operational management relating to the implementation of LPS. The post holder will therefore be required to be part of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) management team and provide management support and supervision to a number of Best Interest Assessors (BIAs) in the team.
Why join us…
Benefits: A plethora of discounts & benefits from: generous leave allowance, enrollment into Local Government Pension scheme, dog care, day care, days out or in, log cabins by Snowdon or holidays abroad, pampering and fitness for your mind, body & soul , long service awards, Medicash, support groups, cycle to work schemes and eye tests, plus many more.
Development: support and continuous professional development provided throughout your career with us. To achieve the job satisfaction you’ve always wanted, we provide time for supportive reflective supervision, with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.
Inclusivity: we embrace diversity and recognize that personal and family requirements can change, so flexible working arrangements can be discussed if required.
For a full list of the benefits from Lancashire County Council, they can be found on our website here
How to apply…
If this is an area you feel passionate about, we want to hear from you!
Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat:
Yvette McGurn 01772 533875.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Further information can be found on the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ tab.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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