DOLs and MCA Team Manager

NHS Jobs; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking a senior policy lead to oversee MCA and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs) within Adult Services. You will provide expert advice to senior managers and frontline staff and develop procedures to support robust decision making.

You will also lead data management, quality assurance, and represent the council on internal panels and networks, with hybrid working and a 37-hour week.

Qualifications

• Experience in MCA and DOLs policy, practice and case law.
• Ability to develop procedures and staff guidance for robust decision making.
• Represent the Council on panels, working groups and networks.
• Strong data management and quality assurance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the local authority on MCA and DOLs policy, practice and case law.
• Provide expert advice to senior managers and frontline staff across ASC.
• Develop procedures and staff guidance to support robust decision making.
• Develop and maintain data management processes for DOLs.
• Implement a quality assurance framework including audits for MCA.
• Quality assure assessments from external providers.
• Advise adults or their representatives on DOLs procedures.
• Represent Slough on internal panels and national networks.

Skills

MCA expertise

DOLs policy

policy guidance

data management

Job description

Directorate: Adult Services
Pay Level: 9, £56,354 - £62,066 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Observatory House/ Slough
Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
DBS requirement: Enhanced
The closing date for applications is midnight on 1st November 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 9th November 2026

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged. We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached. Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 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 that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [e-mail]. Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond. Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive. Follow the link HERE to learn more.

Right to Work and Checks:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note we will be unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

How we recruit at Slough Borough Council

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At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.

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