DOLs and MCA Team Manager

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.

• 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 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.

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

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Essential Experience of supervising and managing the work and performance of others. Experience of report writing, including analysis of data. Experience of managing complex case work in relation to mental capacity. Experience at establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other professionals and agencies. Desirable Experience in project management., Essential Educated to Degree level. Professional qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Chartered Psychologist.

Professional Registration with Social Work England (SWE) /National Midwifery Council (NWC) / Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) / British Psychological Society (BPS) Best Interest Assessor (BIA) qualification. Full UK Driving Licence. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development. DesirableN/A

Essential At least 2 years at Operational Management level familiar with methods, techniques and tools for planning, organising, resourcing, directing, coordinating and monitoring ongoing activities. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a range of multiagency partners, peers, senior managers and people in the community. Ability to produce reports including analysis of trends and themes. Excellent IT skills and ability to use a variety of IT devices, systems, and databases.

DesirableN/A

Essential Comprehensive knowledge of relevant policy and procedures in relation to MCA and DOLs including updates in case law and legalisation. Awareness of and working within a national legalisation,…