Good Afternoon,
I am currently representing Slough Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate of £14.38 which is negotiable dependent upon experience.
We are looking for an DOLS Referral Officer this role will be: SL1 2EJ (Hybrid)
The right candidate will:
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To receive, log and progress referrals from Hospitals, Care Homes, Nursing home and other professionals, where it is believed to be, or likely to be, a Deprivation of a Person’s Liberty occurring; thus raising a duty on the Supervisory Body (the Local Authority) to provide assessment, intervention and authorisation to ensure that individuals rights are upheld and promoted within the legal framework of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
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To gather relevant information from the referrer and other involved agencies to inform decision making within the prescribed timescales.
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To provide guidance and support to providers and referrers relating to the requirements of the Supervisory Body and expected standards of referral.
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To assist TEAM manager in timely payment of invoices where applicable
We require the following:
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Proficient in MS Office i.e. able to use the majority of the systems functions without assistance. Utilizes information and communications technology to access and communicate information.
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Ability to create letters, emails, presentations and documents competently.
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Previous experience in office administration.
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Experience of working within the framework of Mental Capacity 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (D)
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.
Look forward to speaking with you soon