Sirona Medical are recruiting for a Safeguarding & DOLs Manager.

We will not be able to consider anyone who cannot attend the office at least 3 days per week.

Job Purpose

• To lead and manage the development and delivery of robust Adult Safeguarding, Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding policies, procedures and services within the London Borough Merton.

• Coordinate and finalise arrangements for the statutory adults safeguarding board
• Line management responsibility for three members of staff

• To provide advice and information to all relevant stakeholders on Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

• To support the implementation and on-going legal and practice requirements of the Mental Capacity Act across Merton Council, Merton Primary Care Trust and Merton’s health and social care providers.

• To develop and manage the professional assessment process and administrative systems as required by statutory regulations, for the delivery of Merton Council and Merton Clinical Commissioning Group Trust’s duties in relation to their roles as Supervisory Bodies as prescribed by the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards’ Code of Practice

• To provide support and guidance for health and social care providers in Merton to develop and comply with their roles as Managing Authorities as prescribed by the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards’ Code of Practice.

• A Social Work qualification & HCPC registration, with at least 2 years’ experience on the job.
• Experience of handling complex children and families court cases and/or experience of child protection investigations
• A breadth of experience, including managing, monitoring and chairing children’s plans; coordinating multi-agencies, writing excellent, accurate and concise reports and engaging with and building relationships with children and families
• An understanding of the impact of abuse, social deprivation and disadvantage on children, young people and their families
• Knowledge of children’s social care theory, legislation and practice in relation to working in a statutory children's setting
• knowledge and understanding of the application of safeguarding principles and a good understanding of the nature of the work and the difficult and complex decisions required to promote a child's welfare
• The ability to produce concise and accurate written work including reports and case records to deadline
• The ability to analyse information and make appropriate decisions and judgments for the welfare of children and their families.
• The ability to make the best use of the knowledge, support and expertise of managers, colleagues and other professionals
• Resilience with the ability to manage the emotional impact of the work, actively making use of appropriate support
• The ability to integrate and apply social work knowledge, values and skills to practice situations in a purposeful, intentional, ethical and professional manner to promote well-being
• The ability to act with integrity and impartiality, promoting a working environment that supports our values
• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Be able to safely transport children and families as and when this is needed.
• Flexibility in working arrangements/hours to meet operational requirements including responding to emergencies.
• A supportive and inclusive team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions supported by regular supervision
• A wide variety of learning & development, coaching & mentoring.
• 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays each year and a good pension scheme.