DoLS & Safeguarding Co-ordinator (Fixed-Term, Hybrid)

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgend County Borough Council invites applications for a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards & Co-ordinator (Fixed Term). This 37-hour, full-time post sits in the Adult Safeguarding & DoLS Team, focusing on DoLS and safeguarding best practice.

The role offers hybrid working and requires a health/social care professional with DoLS experience, an enhanced DBS, a driving licence, and Welsh language ability. Salary competes with local authority pay scales and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be health or social care professional with safeguarding experience.
• Experience with Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and safeguarding processes.
• Welsh language ability is a requirement.
• Enhanced DBS check with Adults Barred list.
• Valid driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on DoLS and safeguarding developments.
• Coordinate complex statutory processes and support safeguarding decision-making.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure adults at risk receive protection.
• undertakes quality assurance activity and supports Best Interest Assessors across the county borough.

Skills

DoLS coordination

Safeguarding

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Job description

Bridgend County Borough Council invites applications for a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards & Co-ordinator (Fixed Term). This 37-hour, full-time post sits in the Adult Safeguarding & DoLS Team, focusing on DoLS and safeguarding best practice.

The role offers hybrid working and requires a health/social care professional with DoLS experience, an enhanced DBS, a driving licence, and Welsh language ability. Salary competes with local authority pay scales and benefits.