DOLS Referral Officer
To ensure effective operational systems for the receipt, coordination, and support of referrals under Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
To ensure the administration process for these referrals is efficient and effective to ensure compliance with legal timescales and best practice standards are met.
To ensure excellent communication and coordination with all external partners, care home managers, certified trained practitioners, individuals and family members relating to meetings and other requirements under Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
To ensure accurate electronic records are updated and maintained for the individual and Quality Assurance purposes of the service and wider council requirements.
To ensure complete track of lapsed, renewal, deceased DOLS cases are maintained electronically and required action taken where appropriate
To assist the team manager / practice lead with completion of DOLS process and authorization; keeping track of up to date required documentation and paperwork
To contribute to and promote a better understanding of the changing legal landscape and developments within the Local Authorities responsibilities under Mental Capacity Act and DOLs.
To ensure identification and ownership of individual and system learning and support needs, and to use supervision effectively as a mechanism to achieve this.
To ensure the Safeguarding Practice Lead / Head of Adult Safeguarding is fully informed of issues or concerns at the earliest opportunity to enable appropriate strategic response.
To assist Safeguarding Practice lead / Head of Adult Safeguarding with all payments for DOLS and Safeguarding team What you need:
QSW Status – including qualification, Social Work England registration and completed ASYE
A minimum of 2 years’ experience
Right to work in the UK Benefits of working with Remedy
A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
Referral bonus – up to £250* per person placed.
Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply
You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.
Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit
