The role
Internal Only - Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months (Secondment)
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Southwark Council's Adult Social Care Division (ASC) for the position of Team Manager for Adult Safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) Team, with expansion of new areas of work in the preparation and future implementation of Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS).
You will need to operate both at a strategic level as well as operationally in order to assist the Council to fulfil its statutory duties in Adult Safeguarding and DOLS. It is a specialist role requiring professional knowledge, skills and experience in the relevant fields in order to provide competent guidance and direction to others.
You will act as a champion for the principles and values of Making Safeguarding Personal and the Mental Capacity Act. You will provide specialist advice and guidance to staff at all levels within the Council and in partner agencies, and contribute to the work of the Southwark Safeguarding Adults Board. You will be responsible for a team of business administrators, ensuring that the service provided is effective through robust management of professional practice, performance and resources. You will be responsible for overseeing high quality and timely safeguarding responses in conjunction with front line services and interventions to adults who may be at risk.
The post-holder will report to the Principal Social Worker (PSW) for Adults and Strategic Lead for Adult Safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and work closely with the PSW in preparing for the implementation of LPS and contributing to the wider work relating to the Council’s systems, processes, relevant policies and procedures.
For further information and discussion, please contact Annie Ho, Principal Social Worker for Adults and Strategic Lead for Adult Safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, on 020 7525 1967 or annie.ho@southwark.gov.uk
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: 24 November 2019
Interview date: 2 and 3 December 2019
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