Team Manager DoLS Team

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Position reference: /775675

Directorate:
Place Health & Adult Social Care | Service:
Adult Social Care & Health

Salary: £51,356 - £54,495 pro rata

Working Arrangements:
To be confirmed

Hours per week: 18.5

Contract type:
Permanent

Closing date: 30/01/2026 at 23:59

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email

Prospective employees will be required to apply for a Police Vetting Check, Please note that this doesn’t supersede the DBS check. Recruitment Vetting provides the Police service with an assurance as to the integrity and reliability of persons seeking employment within the police community.

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

Barnsley Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team as a Part-Time Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring that the rights of individuals are protected, while supporting the delivery of high-quality services across the borough.

• Lead and manage the DoLS team, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.
• Oversee assessments, authorisations, and reviews in line with legislation and best practice.
• Provide professional supervision, guidance, and support to team members.
• Work collaboratively with health and social care partners to safeguard individuals’ rights.
• Monitor performance and contribute to service development and improvement.

• Experienced in adult social care, mental capacity legislation, or safeguarding.
• Skilled in taking a lead around the BIA role.
• Knowledgeable and experienced about DoLS processes and upcoming Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) reforms.
• A strong communicator, able to build effective relationships with professionals and families.
• Organised, resilient, and committed to delivering excellent outcomes for vulnerable people.

• Flexible part-time hours to support work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and local government pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive, values-driven workplace culture.

If you’re passionate about safeguarding with a particular interest in capacity law and want to make a real difference in Barnsley, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via Barnsley Council’s website.

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

• Job Profile:
  Team Manager Job
• Vacancy Exposure Profile:
  Exposure Profile LOW.pdf

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.

We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

CV’s are not accepted for this role.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #Inclusive Hiring #Second Chances

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