Business Support Officer - #2107142

Business Support Officer

• Job Type: Temporary, Full-time (Hybrid)
• Location: Sheffield, S1 2SH
• Duration: 3 months
• Pay: £ 13.45 per hour PAYE
• Working Hours: 9am till 5pm

Sheffield City Council are seeking a dedicated Business Support Officer to join their Sheffield DoLS Team. This role involves working within the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), a crucial legal framework designed to protect vulnerable individuals in hospital or care home settings. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage a demanding workload effectively.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Process DoLS Form 1 applications and all associated documentation.
• Record and process DoLS applications and related forms on the Liquidlogic Adults System (LAS).
• Handle hospital DoLS applications and withdrawal requests.
• Submit enquiries to the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).
• Upload and maintain electronic documents, reports, and case records.
• Update and maintain relevant spreadsheets and tracking systems.
• Respond to enquiries and chaser requests from care homes.
• Arrange and book interpreters as required.
• Coordinate room bookings and handle telephone enquiries.
• Provide administrative support and respond to requests from supervisory bodies and partner organisations.
• Process notifications of death and update records accordingly.
• Complete pending renewal tray checks and monitor outstanding actions.
• Collate documentation for Social Workers and other professionals.
• Prepare and provide legal documentation to the legal department when requested.
• Supply documentation to Best Interests Assessors (BIAs) as required.
• Process DoLS authorisations and renewals, including both high and low priority renewals.
• Support the administration of Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments and weekly allocation processes.
• Liaise with advocates and Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs), responding to enquiries and providing administrative support.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent concentration, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a varied and demanding workload.
• Experience in administrative roles, preferably within a legal or healthcare setting.
• Proficient in using office software and systems, particularly databases.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.

If you are interested in this role, please apply using your latest CV! and a Reed Consultant will be in touch with you