Part-Time DoLS Coordinator | Social Care Data & Compliance

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

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.