DoLS & Safeguarding Coordinator — Hybrid, Fixed-Term

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; Híbrido; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a DoLS & Safeguarding Co-ordinator to join the Adult Safeguarding & DoLS Team. The role involves providing specialist DoLS advice, coordinating complex statutory processes, and supporting safeguarding decision-making to protect adults at risk.

You will apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005, balance rights with risk, and support Best Interest Assessors across the county borough.

Formación

• Experience applying Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding principles.
• Ability to coordinate complex statutory processes and DoLS assessments.
• Experience in health or social care settings with safeguarding duties.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialist advice on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
• Coordinate complex statutory processes related to DoLS and safeguarding.
• Support safeguarding decision-making and Best Interest Assessors across the county borough.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure protection and rights are upheld.
• Undertake quality assurance activities within DoLS/safeguarding.
• Deliver safeguarding duties including assessment of Public Protection Notifications (PPNs).

Conocimientos

DoLS coordination

Safeguarding

Mental Capacity Act

Descripción del empleo

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a DoLS & Safeguarding Co-ordinator to join the Adult Safeguarding & DoLS Team. The role involves providing specialist DoLS advice, coordinating complex statutory processes, and supporting safeguarding decision-making to protect adults at risk.

You will apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005, balance rights with risk, and support Best Interest Assessors across the county borough.