Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team Manager. Grade 15 £53,607- £55,620

The London Borough of Croydon Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team play a critical role in safeguarding the rights of the most vulnerable members of our community. We are looking for an exceptional and experienced Team Manager to run the day to day operations of the DoLS service. This specialist role requires in-depth knowledge, skills and experience in the relevant fields in order to provide competent guidance and direction to the team and wider stakeholders.

You will be responsible for a team of Best Interest Assessors, DoLS Planning officers, Independent DoLS assessors and Section 12 Mental Health Practitioners, ensuring that the service provided is effective through robust management of professional practice, performance and resources. The role is responsible for overseeing high quality and timely management of DoLS referrals in conjunction with frontline services and interventions to adults who may be deprived of their Liberty.

The Post sits within the Croydon Adult Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Unit lead by the Head of Safeguarding and QA. The post-holder will report to the Service Manager for Adult Safeguarding and Service Lead for MCA & DoLS and work closely with the Service Manager in preparing for the implementation of LPS and contributing to the wider work relating to the council's systems, processes, relevant policies and procedures., The basic working hours for this role is 36 per week.

Candidates should be aware that there is a requirement to attend meetings outside normal working hours wherever this is necessary for the effective performance of the job.

Croydon has a strong flexible working ethos and believes in focusing on outcomes. Through taking this approach we welcome flexible working including: a commitment to regular homeworking with technology to support this.

This role is requires mandatory vaccination against Covid-19 as per national guidance to attend care homes and carry out safeguarding duties, see website for details.

· A social work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Best Interest assessor qualification and with current registration.

· At least 4 years work experience as a BIA in all settings.

· Substantial experience and knowledge of Professional practice and topical issues

· Extensive knowledge of Adult Safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act

· Experience of leading teams and building an adaptable work place culture, and managing complex processes

· Experience of working at and representing the Council on a multi-agency level partnership level

· An innovative and energetic candidate committed to implementing a person centred and strengths-based approach to social work utilising community assets

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate an ability to promote the rights, dignity and self-determination of individuals who might be deprived of their liberty, ensuring that their care provision is the least restrictive option.

To be successful in your application, you will hold a Best Interests Assessor qualification. You will bring a high standard of report writing and IT skills, be able to work as part of a team as well as an ability to work on your own initiative. Finally, we are looking for candidates who uphold, and are committed to the principles of the Mental Capacity Act and knowledge of current legislation and guidance.