Eastbourne (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£27,829 - £28,486 per annum
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Job introduction
About the role
Are you looking for a varied and interesting role which will provide numerous development opportunities?
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding service provides a legal framework for service users who lack capacity and are deprived of their liberty in Care Quality Commission registered care homes and hospitals. The service is looking to recruit a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Coordinator to support us to meet our statutory obligations. We offer a hybrid working style, successfully combining office and home working.
The post requires you to show that you have attention to detail to support the governance of legal timescales and scrutiny of statutory forms to uphold quality of practice under a legal framework. There is high activity within the team so you will need to be able to work effectively to meet the high demand within the statutory timescale.
The coordinator plays a key part:
- to coordinate the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards process for each service-user, including maintaining an effective overview.
- be the first point of contact, receive and screen incoming referrals according to operational procedures and ensure they are processed in a timely manner.
- provide advice and guidance to partner agencies and Adult Social Care colleagues, seeking support from Best Interests Assessors / Supervisor as appropriate.
- provide initial screening and quality assurance of reports submitted by Best Interests Assessors and Section 12 approved Doctors.
We are looking for candidates who can:
- quality assure referrals to ensure that information provided is accurate and relevant.
- negotiate with senior members of staff.
- use IT systems including the basic functions of the Microsoft Office suite i.e., word, excel and outlook.
- develop partnership working relationships and achieve positive outcomes.
- work positively and flexibly within a team environment, developing, and implementing proposals for change.
- interpret, analyse, organise complex information clearly, written and verbal.
For more information regarding the ideal candidate criteria please refer to the job description with person specification which is available to download.
To apply select the ‘Apply now’ button and upload your CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet the job specification criteria. This job advert might close earlier, then the stipulated closing date if a large volume of applicants is received.
Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. If you are unavailable to attend the allocated interview date/time, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date/time for you.
The successful candidate will benefit from access to a supportive team, on-going training, and professional development.
For an informal discussion, please contact Annette Rockingham (office manager) by email Annette.Rockingham@eastsussex.gov.uk
For more information about our diverse range of benefits please click on the link provided benefits page.
For work that makes a difference.
Additional information
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
Work Permits
We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
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