Assistant Team Manager - DoLS Team

We are recruiting a Assistant Team Manager to our Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) team. The role involves undertaking statutory BIA work alongside supporting the team manager for example with supervision, managing waiting lists, responding to queries and offering support in relation to complex Mental Capacity and DoLS issues.

This is a great opportunity to join a small, friendly team whose focus is on undertaking DoLS assessments in a thorough and timely manner in order to promote the rights and wellbeing of those we work with. We work innovatively to promote central themes of human rights based practice with an excellent understanding and application of the Mental Capacity Act throughout.

Please note - candidates must have qualifications as a Social Worker and Best Interests Assessor (BIA) to be eligible for this role.

We offer excellent terms of service including hybrid working arrangements, a generous annual leave allowance and options for flexible working (where appropriate).