DoLS Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave + holidays

Local Government pension scheme

Discounted Solent ferry travel

Island bus network discount

Cycle to work scheme

Staff parking permit scheme

Discounted island gym membership

Discounts & benefits schemes

Relocation scheme up to £8,000

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council is seeking a full-time DoLS Coordinator in Newport to cover maternity leave for 14 months. The role is based in the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team and offers a salary of £27,711 to £29,071 per annum, 37 hours per week, and a fixed-term contract.

You will manage DoLS enquiries, requests, and assessments, develop IT systems, analyse data for local and national returns, and oversee vendor processes such as purchase orders and invoices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Care Act, MCA Act, Mental Health Act and DoLS framework.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage complex spreadsheets.
• Experience with Adult Social Care systems and developing administrative systems.
• GCSE Maths and English at A-C / 4-9 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage DoLS enquiries, DoLS requests, and allocation for assessments.
• Oversee authorisations and termination of DoLS as needed.
• Develop and maintain IT systems to support day-to-day work.
• Collect and analyse data for local and national data returns.
• Manage external vendor processes including purchase orders and invoices.

Skills

DoLS knowledge

Mental Capacity Act

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT systems experience

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

IT software

Job description

Department Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team

Salary Grade 6, £27,711 to £29,071 per annum

Location County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight

Fixed term contract for 14 months from start date

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

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 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 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, 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 / 4-9 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.

37 hours per week

Interviews planned for 7th - 8th December 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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