Directorate: Communities, Adults & Health
Contract Type: 12 months fixed term
Hours: 36
Salary: G (£36,585 - £40,182)
Location: Colindale/Hybrid
Closing Date: Midnight 18th August 2025

About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

What we are looking for:
A dynamic and enthusiastic Officer to join our fast-paced Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs) team. You will be part of a dedicated team responsible for the effective administration and co-ordination of the processes and systems that support the Council's objectives as outlined in the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Responsibilities:
Supporting key statutory social care processes and the management of complex data for statutory returns. The successful candidate will also be responsible for:
- Providing a responsive first-line service to effectively respond to queries by service users and their family members/advocates, care/nursing homes, hospitals and other professionals.
- The processing and recording of all stages of DoLS authorisations in line with DoLS legislation.
- Managing the allocation of Best Interest assessors, Doctors and Relevant Persons Representatives.
Skills:
- The ability to work in a busy, evolving environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Accuracy & attention to detail
- Flexible and able to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Forward thinker who will actively contribute to the introduction of new ideas and solutions
- Ability to build strong working relationships with a wide variety of professionals within the borough and other organisations.
Please click here to download the Job description for this role.
What we offer
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact




Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
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