Qualified Social Worker, Adult Team Manager, DoLS Team

Vitalis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to manage a DoLS Team in Manchester. The role involves ensuring residents’ legal rights under the Mental Capacity Act are protected. Candidates must have experience in social work leadership and a relevant qualification. This position offers a pay rate of £40 per hour.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Hassle-free registration

Exclusive incentives

Reliable payroll

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Team Manager in a social work setting.
• Must have knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
• EU work permit is required.

Responsibilities

• Guide and supervise the DoLS Team in maintaining high standards of practice.
• Manage cases ensuring residents’ legal rights are protected.
• Conduct assessments and oversee compliance with legal frameworks.

Skills

Experience in leadership within social work

Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Ability to maintain high standards of practice

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

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Qualified Social Worker, Adult Team Manager, DoLS Team, Manchester

Client: Vitalis

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f0641f10b354

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Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Qualified Social Worker, Adult Team Manager, DoLS Team

Pay rate: £40 per hour

Vitalis is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to work as a Team Manager in a DoLS Team in Trafford Council. The DoLS Team is a borough and system-wide service within Adult Social Care, responsible for ensuring residents’ legal rights are protected under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Schedule A1. The team manages cases where residents in hospitals and care homes lack the capacity to consent to their accommodation. As a DoLS Team Manager, your role will focus on maintaining high standards of professional practice in delivering Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing, and SEND

• At Vitalis, we support your career journey with a dedicated consultant, hassle-free registration, exclusive incentives, compliance management, and reliable payroll.
• We offer opportunities across various public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• Housing roles
• SEND roles in local authorities

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