DOLS Administration Officer

We are currently recruiting for a DOLS Administration Officer to join a team based within South Tyneside on a Full-time basis.

Duties Within Role:

• Ensure that office equipment, stationery and other office consumables (including basic maintenance) are ordered in accordance with purchasing procedures.
• Undertake the management of manual and computerised records/management information systems, escalating any issues regarding accuracy and inconsistency of information where appropriate.
• Provide advice, guidance or signpost staff, public etc with regard to internal policies/procedures and external regulations/legislation.
• Process completed referrals and prepare completed documents for the statutory body’s Signatory.
• Receive and assess referrals in order to prepare for DoLS.
• Support the DoLS team in the coordination of assessments to the timescales required, and support professional colleagues undertaking the roles of Best Interest and Mental Health Assessors.
• Be a resource and provide advice and information as required.
• As an individual demonstrate excellent interpersonal, IT and organisational skills, which will support the Council to effectively discharge its duties as the Supervisory Body.

The Candidate:

• Must have previous experience in an office environment.
• Must hold 5 GCSE's including English and Maths at grades A-C (4-9) OR equivalent.
• Experience in a Social Care environment would be beneficial.