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Do you have a positive approach to work and enjoy the challenge of a busy role?   

We have an opportunity for you. The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (‘DoLS’) Administrative Assistant plays a key role in ensuring that the wider team receives comprehensive administrative support, to enable the team to provide a high-quality statutory service. The post will be part of a strong and supportive team, all of whom work hard towards developing our DoLS service. We are looking for a hardworking and conscientious person to work in a busy environment, providing an essential and valuable service to our customers. The ideal candidate will have experience of providing computer/ process based administrative support in a busy team, be well-organised and flexible and have excellent customer service skills, both written and over the phone.   

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) is a statutory requirement introduced in 2007 as an amendment to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and is linked to human rights law (the ‘right to liberty’). There is a legal requirement that the ‘supervisory body’ (in this instance, City of Doncaster Council) assesses the relevant individual, confirms if they are deprived of their liberty, and if so ensures that there is a lawful authorisation in place. Although an individual can be deprived of their liberty in many settings, DoLS only applies to those residing in a registered care/ nursing home placement or hospital. The DoLS service accepts referrals and works with care homes and hospitals to ensure required assessments take place and the authorisations are granted. Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary. The role will be undertaken remotely following face to face training, with some office days at our Civic building to be agreed. The post is covering a period of adoption leave. 

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.