DOLs and MCA Team Manager

Job summary

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Capacity Act Team Manager will lead Slough Borough Councils delivery of its statutory responsibilities under the MCA and DOLs.The role manages the DOLS team, provides specialist advice on complex cases, oversees authorisations, quality assurance and service performance, and works with partners to promote lawful, consistent and person-centred practice.

Main duties of the jobMain duties of the jobLead the local authority on policy, procedural and practice issues relating to MCA in general and DOLs in particular.

Possess specialist expertise in MCA and DOLs policy, practice and legalisation and case law and provide expert advice and support to senior managers and frontline staff across Adults Social Care ASC.Develop procedures and staff guidance to support robust and consistent decision making and innovative practice within ASC regarding MCA.Develop and maintain effective data management processes and efficiencies within the service regarding DOLs.Develop

and implement a robust quality assurance framework, including auditing in relation to MCA.Develop and implement a process for quality assuring assessments received from external suppliers.

Ensure detailed advice is provided to adults, or their representatives, external providers on the DOLs procedures.

Represent Slough Borough Council on internal panels and working groups relating to MCA and DOLs also local, regional and national networks.

About us As part of Slough Borough Council, you will join an organisation focused on improving outcomes for residents, communities and the local environment. Our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities works collaboratively with residents, carers, families, colleagues and partner organisations to provide high-quality, person-centred support. The team is committed to strengths-based practice, professional curiosity and making a positive difference in peoples lives.

You will be part of a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment where colleagues share knowledge, work together and take pride in delivering services that matter. We value a strong work ethic built on compassion, accountability, innovation and respect. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn from one another and play an active role in helping the Council move forward together.

Working with us offers the opportunity to develop your career while being supported to balance work and personal commitments. Alongside a competitive salary, employees benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements, annual leave entitlement, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, wellbeing initiatives, employee networks and opportunities to contribute to meaningful change for the people of Slough.

Details Date posted
08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
56,354 to 62,066 a year

inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance per annum of 1,130

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference numberEM
1705645

SloDAMTMJob locations

Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road Slough Berkshire SL1 2EL
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Directorate:
Adult Services Pay Level: 9, 56,354 - 62,066 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Hours:

37 hours per week

Location:

Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office) DBS requirement:
Enhanced The closing date for applications is midnight on 1st November 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 9th November 2026

What you’ll be doing :
This is a post with key accountabilities with regards to the Local Authority’s discharge of its statutory responsibilities under the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) including the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs). The post holder will be required to:

Lead the local authority on policy, procedural and practice issues relating to MCA in general and DOLs in particular.

Possess specialist expertise in MCA and DOLs policy, practice and legalisation and case law and provide expert advice and support to senior managers and frontline staff across Adults Social Care (ASC). Develop procedures and staff guidance to support robust and consistent decision making and innovative practice within ASC regarding MCA.Develop and maintain effective data management processes and efficiencies within the service regarding DOLs.Develop

and implement a robust quality assurance framework, including auditing in relation to MCA.Develop and implement a process for quality assuring assessments…