DoLS Coordinator

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Newport; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 32 days + holidays

Local Government pension scheme

Relocation scheme

Discounted Solent ferry travel

Island bus network discount

Cycle to work scheme

Staff parking permit scheme

Job summary

The Isle of Wight Council currently seeks a part-time DoLS Coordinator to join the DoLS Team on the Isle of Wight. The role involves handling DoLS requests, coordinating assessments, and managing related IT systems to ensure compliance with DoLS and related legislation.

You will work within a busy Adult Social Care setting, analysing data, communicating with stakeholders, and supporting process improvements while keeping accurate records and meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and DoLS framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage email and telephone enquiries and DoLS requests.
• Allocate assessments and authorise or terminate DoLS where needed.
• Develop and maintain IT systems to support day-to-day work.
• Collect and analyse data for local and national returns.
• Manage external vendor processes, including annual checks, PO setup and invoices.

Skills

DoLS knowledge

Legislation knowledge

Communication

Data analysis

Education

GCSE A-C equivalent

Tools

Adult Social Care systems

Job description

22 hours per week

On the Isle of Wight within the Adult Social Care Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team, we are looking for a part-time DoLS Coordinator who is enthusiastic and can support the Team in their work.

The Isle of Wight Council has a range of responsibilities under DoLS and the Mental Capacity Act as a Supervisory Body and this post will support the DoLS Team in managing and developing systems that ensure the Council's duties are effectively discharged.

The duties will include managing email and telephone enquiries, DoLS requests, and allocation for assessments, authorisations of DoLS, and termination of authorisations as needed; developing and maintaining IT systems to support this day-to-day work; and the collection and analysis of data for both local and national data returns. The management of external vendor processes to include, annual checks, setting up purchase orders and responding to invoices is a key responsibility.

Knowledge of the relevant legislation within Adult Social Care is essential, such as the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act, the Mental Health Act and the DoLS legal framework, as the Coordinator's role is key to the processes that enable the team and department to meet the requirements of these. Attention to detail, prioritisation of work and effectively being able to manage a complex spreadsheet is essential.

Applicants should have a wide experience and knowledge of using standard IT software, Maths and English at GCSE grade A-C equivalent, and excellent communication and customer service skills are vital. You will require experience of Adult Social Care systems and developing administrative systems. You must be able to prioritise and organise tasks in a busy setting, help improve local processes and be flexible in order to be able to manage varying workloads within required timescales.

In return monthly supervision is provided with monthly DoLS Coordinator meetings, Team Meetings and other regular support from colleagues in the team and the wider department.

Please visit Careers in Adult Social Care - Isle of Wight Council for more information about working with us.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Ginny Smith on 01983 821000 ext. 5946 or email [e-mail].

Interviews planned 24th-25th November 2026

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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Company: Isle of Wight Council

Salary: Grade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £15,950 to £16,733.08)

Location: Newport, Isle of Wight

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Administration

Sector: Health and Social Care

Job Role: Co-ordinator