Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Coordinator

Job title:

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Coordinator

Company

East Sussex County Council

Job description

Job introductionAbout the roleAre you looking for a varied and interesting role which will provide numerous development opportunities?The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding service provides a legal framework for service users who lack capacity and are deprived of their liberty in Care Quality Commission registered care homes and hospitals. The service is looking to recruit a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Coordinator to support us to meet our statutory obligations.We offer a hybrid working style, successfully combining office and home working.The coordinator plays a key part:

• to coordinate the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards process for each service-user, including maintaining an effective overview.
• be the first point of contact, receive and screen incoming referrals according to operational procedures and ensure they are processed in a timely manner.
• provide advice and guidance to partner agencies and Adult Social Care colleagues, seeking support from Best Interests Assessors / Supervisor as appropriate.
• provide initial screening and quality assurance of reports submitted by Best Interests Assessors and Section 12 approved Doctors.

The post requires you to show that you have attention to detail to support the governance of legal timescales and scrutiny of statutory forms to uphold quality of practice under a legal framework. There is high activity within the team so you will need to be able to work effectively to meet the high demand within the statutory timescale.The successful candidate will benefit from access to a supportive team, on-going training, and professional development.Experience we are looking for:

• quality assuring referrals to ensure that information provided is accurate and relevant.
• negotiating with senior members of staff.
• using IT systems including the basic functions of the Microsoft Office suite i.e., Word, excel and outlook.
• partnership working and ability to develop good relationships to achieve positive outcomes.
• working positively and flexibly within a team environment, developing, and implementing proposals for change.
• Ability to interpret, analyse, organise complex information, clearly written and verbal form.

For more information regarding the ideal candidate criteria please refer to the job description with person specification which is embedded in the job advert.

To apply select the ‘Apply now’ button and upload your CV with a covering letter explaining why you are applying for the post.This job advert might close earlier, then the stipulated closing date if a large volume of applicants is received.For an informal discussion, please contact Carmen Deac (Practice Manager) on 07701 394580 or by emailInterviews will take place early December via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. If you are unavailable to attend the allocated interview date/time, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date/time for you.For more information about our diverse range of benefits please click on the link provided“For work that makes a difference.”Additional informationYour starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.Company informationEast Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

Expected salary

Location

Eastbourne, East Sussex

Job date

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:20:14 GMT

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