Safeguarding and DOLS Team Support Worker
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Job Title:Safeguarding & DOLS Support Worker
Salary:29253 - 32736 (pro-rata if part time)
Grade:C
Contract Type:Fixed Term12 months
Working Hours:37 hours per week
The Safeguarding & DOLS Support Worker will be a member of Thurrock Councils Safeguarding & Legal Intervention Team. They will provide high level administrative support to ensure that the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) service runs efficiently to meet statutory obligations and legal requirements as well as supporting the Adult Safeguarding Team.
As aSafeguarding & DOLS Support Worker you willbe responsible for:
- Supporting the DOLS Coordinator & Deputy Manager with the day to day running of the service
- Ensuring allocation processes are following in line with timescales
- Be one of the first points of contact for the Safeguarding & Legal Intervention team
- Overseeing all DOL referrals in line with process to ensure that Adults systems & waiting lists are updated accurately
- Use a wide variety of Microsoft applications including Word & PowerPoint
WhatWereLooking For
Werelooking for someone who has:
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
- Ability to solve problems
- Ability to keep accurate records
Essential qualifications:please refer to the Job Specification for further information
DBS Check: Not Required for this post.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only):20th October 2025
Closing Date (Internal & External):2nd November 2025
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:
Leanne Dunnage - Deputy Manager: Systems & Processes
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Why Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve. Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves lin ... View more
