Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards & Co-ordinator (Fixed Term) - Internal

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a DoLS & Safeguarding Co-ordinator to join the Adult Safeguarding & DoLS Team. The role involves providing specialist DoLS advice, coordinating complex statutory processes, and supporting safeguarding decision-making to protect adults at risk.

You will apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005, balance rights with risk, and support Best Interest Assessors across the county borough.

Qualifications

• Experience applying Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding principles.
• Ability to coordinate complex statutory processes and DoLS assessments.
• Experience in health or social care settings with safeguarding duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
• Coordinate complex statutory processes related to DoLS and safeguarding.
• Support safeguarding decision-making and Best Interest Assessors across the county borough.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure protection and rights are upheld.
• Undertake quality assurance activities within DoLS/safeguarding.
• Deliver safeguarding duties including assessment of Public Protection Notifications (PPNs).

Skills

DoLS coordination

Safeguarding

Mental Capacity Act

Job description

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) & Safeguarding Co-ordinator

37 hours per week

Fixed Term up to 12 months

Bridgend County Borough Council offers a great opportunity for you to further your social care career.

Are you passionate about protecting people's rights and applying the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to support individuals to live with dignity, choice and independence?

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a motivated and experienced health or social care professional to join our Adult Safeguarding & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team as a DoLS & Safeguarding Co-ordinator. In this rewarding role, you will provide specialist advice on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) including developments arising from the judgment in A Reference by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland (AGNI), coordinate complex statutory processes, support safeguarding decision-making, and work alongside partner agencies to ensure adults at risk receive the right support and protection.

You’ll be confident applying mental capacity legislation, balancing risk with individual rights, and promoting strengths-based, outcome-focused practice. The role also includes safeguarding duty responsibilities, assessment of Public Protection Notifications (PPNs), quality assurance activity and supporting Best Interest Assessors across the county borough.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise while helping shape high-quality safeguarding and DoLS practice within a supportive, forward-thinking local authority.

Join us and help ensure that some of the most vulnerable members of our community have their rights, voice and choices protected.

Bridgend County Borough Council values diversity and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of adults at risk.

Additionally, you will be able to further your career with both development and promotional opportunities.

For further information surrounding the post please contact Bethan Jones, Adult Safeguarding & DoLS Team Manager on [e-mail]

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Closing Date: 28 October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 30 October 2026

Interview Date: 9 November 2026