DOLs and MCA Team Manager

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee networks

Annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Slough Borough Council seeks a Team Manager to lead the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Capacity Act team, delivering statutory MCA/DoLs duties. You will oversee the team, provide expert advice on complex cases, assess performance, and work with partners to ensure lawful, person-centred practice.

You will shape procedures, data management and quality assurance while representing the Council on panels and networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MCA/DoLs policy, procedure and practice issues.
• Provide expert advice on MCA and DoLs to senior managers and ASC staff.
• Develop procedures and staff guidance for robust decision making within ASC regarding MCA.
• Develop data management processes and QA for DoLs within the service.
• Implement a robust QA framework including auditing for MCA.
• Quality assure assessments received from external suppliers.
• Ensure detailed advice is provided to adults or their representatives on DoLs procedures.
• Represent Slough Borough Council on MCA/DoLs panels, working groups and networks.

Job description

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Capacity Act Team Manager will lead Slough Borough Councils 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.,

• 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 legalisation 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 also local, regional and national networks.
  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 peoples lives.
  You will be part of a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment where colleagues share knowledge, work together and take pride in delivering services that matter. We value a strong work ethic built on compassion, accountability, innovation and respect. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn from one another and play an active role in helping the Council move forward together.
  Working with us offers the opportunity to develop your career while being supported to balance work and personal commitments. Alongside a competitive salary, employees benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements, annual leave entitlement, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, wellbeing initiatives, employee networks and opportunities to contribute to meaningful change for the people of Slough.