Description
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Capacity Act Team Manager will lead Slough Borough Council's 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 job
- 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 legislation 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, as well as 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 people's lives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £56,354 to £62,066 per annum
- 26 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years' service
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks
- Tax-free childcare and childcare services
- Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work
Person Specification
- Experience:
+ 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.
- Qualifications:
+ 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.
- Skills & Abilities:
+ 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 multi-agency 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.