Overview
In this role you lead Slough Borough Council’s MCA and DOLs responsibilities, guiding a specialist team and advising senior managers. You will shape policy, procedures and practice, ensure robust QA and data processes, and coordinate with external partners to deliver lawful, person-centred care. You’ll act as a subject-matter expert across ASC and represent the council on panels and networks. This is a strategic, impact-driven role within adult social care that supports transformation and safeguarding.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible and hybrid working
- 26 days’ annual leave rising to 30/33
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- wellbeing initiatives and employee networks
- tax-free childcare and childcare services
- season ticket loan
Responsibilities
- Lead policy, procedure and practice issues related to MCA and DOLs
- Provide expert MCA/DOLs advice to senior managers and frontline staff
- Develop procedures and guidance to support robust decision making and innovative practice
- Maintain data management processes and improve efficiencies for DOLs
- Implement a robust QA framework, including MCA auditing
- Quality assure assessments from external suppliers
- Provide detailed DOLs guidance to adults, representatives and external providers
- Represent the council on internal, regional and national MCA/DOLs networks
Key requirements
- Experience supervising and managing others
- Experience in report writing and data analysis
- Experience managing complex mental capacity casework
- Ability to build relationships with multiagency professionals
- Degree level education
- Professional qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or Chartered Psychologist
- Professional registration with SWE/NMC/HCPC/BPS and BIA qualification
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Continuous Professional Development
- UK right to work and safeguarding requirements
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Cross-agency collaboration
- Analytical mindset for trend analysis
- Excellent IT skills and usability of diverse IT systems and databases
- Data analysis and reporting
- GDPR/data protection awareness
DOLs and MCA Team Manager in Slough employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
