Working for Isle of Anglesey County Council
Anglesey is a great place to live and work. At Isle of Anglesey County Council we are committed to making life better for the people who live and work on the island. In order to achieve our priorities our employees are as ambitious as we are, take pride in their work, are innovative, professional, work in partnership and deliver to the highest standards. Our aim is to create an Anglesey that is healthy and prosperous, where families can thrive.
We are only as successful as the people we employ. We are committed to valuing our staff by offering much more than just a salary. Take a look at some of the benefits we offer our staff: Benefits of working for Isle of Anglesey County Council
Overall job purpose
Under the direction of the line manager, to provide a high-quality Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessment and advice all statutory requirements arising from the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
Hold individual responsibility for ensuring citizens, who lack the mental capacity to make decisions about where they live for the purpose of care and treatment and who may be deprived of their liberty, have the necessary safeguards in place to protect their human rights.
Ensure that arrangements made for these citizens, comply with best practice guidelines and legal requirements under statutory legislation.
To carry out Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) assessments in the community for authorisation by the Court of Protection.
Assist in raising awareness and providing training on DoLS issues.
More information
Appointment subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS.
Please see the job description for more information and for the Welsh language skills requirements for this post.
You’re welcome to submit an application in the language of your choice. Applications submitted in Welsh or English will always be treated equally.
The job description/person specification for this post is attached below.
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Contact details
Name: Ann Postle
Phone number: 01248 752540
Email: annpostle2@ynysmon.gov.wales
