Job Details
About the Role
You will work within a multi-disciplinary service supporting people with learning disabilities with care and support needs.
The successful candidates for these roles will be responsible for completing Community Deprivation of Liberty (DOL’s) applications to the Court of Protection (COP).
You will be expected to work with autonomy managing a complex workload. You will need to work in partnership with our Learning Disability (LD) case management teams, Lincolnshire County Council (LCC)legal department, service providers, GP surgeries, health colleagues, families and advocacy services.
You will be expected to work within tight timescales, prioritise and work with colleagues to ensure evidence for the Dol’s is gathered within the required timescales.
Work will include travel across the county. You must have use of a motor vehicle to be able to travel effectively to meet the demands of the role and be able to travel within reasonable timescales. Work mileage claims are paid for travel from the office to appointments.
Whilst this is a dedicated role within the teams, to undertake specific DoLS work, there may be times that the post holder will be expected to undertake non dedicated DoLS duties, as a Qualified Practitioner, to support the Service, such as undertaking new Adult Care assessments or reviews or responding to emergencies or safeguarding concerns. Whilst we don’t anticipate this would be a regular occurrence, we are looking for Practitioners who would be flexible within the role and respond to the needs of the Service as needed.
MAIN DUTIES:
- Manage an allocated caseload of clients from across the LD service, living in community supported living placements or in their own/family home.
- Review the current DoLS order, in conjunction with the key worker, to identify the current care and support in place, the restrictions placed upon the individual, the persons capacity to understand their care needs and consent to the care they receive.
- Discuss and agree with all relevant stakeholders whether the care remains in the persons best interests and is the less restrictive option available to meet the person's needs.
- Completing the DoLS application paperwork – DOL11, DOL3, DOL24. Liaise with providers to gather signed care plans, risk assessments, PRN protocol etc, and liaise with the Key Worker to gather up to date Needs Assessments/Care Plans/Risk Assessments. To liaise with GPs to gather medical evidence and liaise with housing providers to gain copies of tenancy agreements where applicable.
- Maintain and update case notes and other records, write reports as required, give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings.
- Work with families to understand the purpose and process of DoLS, support families to understand the role and responsibilities of the Rule 1.2 representative and complete referrals to independent advocacy services where appropriate. Communicate with individuals and their families in ways which are appropriate to their needs.
Work within expected time frames, understanding the legal framework and building effective working relationships with LCC Legal services.
Our core office hours are 08:45–17:15 (Mon-Thu), 08:45–16:45 (Fri). We currently work a mixture of home based and office working, however there will be a requirement to be in the office to meet the needs of the service.
About you
We are proud of our teams and the service we provide; it is important that we recruit the right person to ensure we can give the best support possible to our teams and our service users.
You will need to hold either a Social Work or Nurse qualification and be able to show that their registration with SWE/NMC is in date. The nurse qualification does not need to be specific to Learning Disability.
Suitable candidates will need the following skills/qualities.
- A positive approach with self-motivation, enthusiasm and resilience.
- Respect, we work in people’s homes; it is essential we treat people with dignity.
- Excellent communication skills, we need to ‘hear’ what is being said AND not said , with the confidence to know when to demonstrate professional curiosity.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Function well in high pressure/emergency situations
A full Person Specification is available in the attached Job Description, it is advised that you review this prior to commencing your application.
About the Team
The Learning Disability team take great pride in doing their job well and are passionate about providing the best service they can for the people who access our specialist service.
Our dedicated team possess a wealth of knowledge and skills, they are supportive and nurturing with each member bringing their own skills/qualities and uniqueness to the team.
The Boston team are based at the Carlton Centre, Carlton Road, Boston. PE21 8LN
About our Offer
We celebrate our Teams achievements and share our experiences. It is important that Practitioners feel appreciated and supported – our staff are our most valued asset. We provide 1-1 meetings and monthly team meetings.
Along with a competitive salary we offer;
- A generous pension scheme
- Reimbursement for professional registration fees
- Career progression opportunities including Practice Educator/AMHP and management training where appropriate
A generous annual leave entitlement
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
What Next
To find out more about Adult Social care at Lincolnshire County Council take a look at our profile page .
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council. CV's will not be taken into consideration.
Applications Close on 5th September 2024, with interview being held 23rd September 2024.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
