ASSISTANT MANAGER SAFEGUARDING ADULTS SERVICE
Responsible for the management of - Section 42 Care Act 2014 Safeguarding Adult Enquiries and Best Interest Assessments under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS).
To coordinate the DOLS processes to ensure the Local Authority meets its responsibility as Supervisory Body.
2 posts 1 x Full Time Permanent Post 1 x Full Time Fixed Term Post (12 Months)
Grade S03 Scale point 35-40 £31,401- £36,153
Stockport’s safeguarding adult service is creating an interesting and challenging opportunity for two motivated Workers looking to develop their experience by undertaking the role of assistant manager in the Safeguarding Adults Service.
In response to local and national drivers set by the Stockport Safeguarding Adults Board and underpinned by the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Adult Safeguarding in Stockport is developing and changing, creating a model to take Stockport into the future. The assistant manager role will be part of that model. The role will relate specifically to safeguarding adult enquires under section 42 of the Care Act 2016 and the management of Best Interest Assessors for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and the DOLS coordinator role.
Safeguarding adults at risk from abuse is a top priority in Stockport. Much has been achieved in this crucial area over recent years and we are continually striving to strengthen and develop our approach to safeguarding work. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 provides a framework to safeguard the rights of adults who lack mental capacity. Assessments undertaken by BIAs provide the main evidence to enable the authorisation of safeguards for people who lack mental capacity to consent to their care and treatment.
The post holder will support Senior Managers within the council to ensure they are able to scrutinise DOLS assessments and focus on ensuring the human rights of some of the most vulnerable within our communities are respected and upheld. Much has been achieved in this crucial area of work, the outcome of which has resulted in significant positive changes for some individuals.
These newly created posts offer an exciting opportunity for motivated, flexible, talented and experienced professionals who want to be part of a dynamic, developing service that take the Human Rights of vulnerable people seriously.
The successful post holders will be supported to ensure their knowledge is kept up to date via regular supervision, training and workshops. The Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill 2017-19 and the move towards Liberty Protection Safeguards will be the focus of our planned training and supervision.
Candidate Information
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing Date for applications 3rd September 2018
Interviews 20th and 21st September 2018
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