Senior Practitioner in Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards team

Senior Practitioner (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)

London Borough of Havering

Contract: 12 month secondment/Fixed Term

Pay - £52,584 to £56,646 per annum subject to final confirmation

The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Senior Practitioner (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) to assist with overall responsibility within the team for assessment, care/support planning and review of people with a range of needs and their carers, working within a multi-disciplinary framework and undertake the legal and statutory duties of the post as required by the Care Act, Mental 

If successful in your application for the role of Senior Practitioner (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards), London Borough of Havering, you will/will be:

• Support Team Manager and other senior colleagues, with the day-to-day delivery of the LB Havering DoLS Service.
• Support Team Manager and LB Havering as Supervisory Body to fulfil its statutory duties in relation to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, as prescribed by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2007 Codes of Practice, and in line with relevant guidance. This include management of S21A Applications with the support of Legal Services and ASC Colleagues.
• You will also need to maintain an awareness of changes in theories, legislation, and LB Havering policies, local and agency practices, in order to disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard DoLS service. You will need to work alongside LB Havering DOLS team colleagues and support other ASC staff with complex cases, providing both co-working and support and advice.
• You will be required to undertake the triaging and authorisation of DoLS assessments, applying due professional care and consideration to ensure these are in line with statutory guidance and other relevant protocols.
• You will also be required to initiate and develop effective partnerships and joint working arrangements with other professionals and agencies, in order to ensure the comprehensive assessment of need, and the planning and delivery of appropriate services.

As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here.

From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 4th May 2025, however, interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770.

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Additional Information

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