Job Description

This Job posting is only open to Internal Applicants at Brent Council

Salary range: 31,524 - 33,417 p.a. inc. London weighting
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

Join a team dedicated to preventing and stopping adult abuse or neglect wherever possible.

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

Are you interested in developing your career in a fast-paced dedicated Safeguarding & DoLS Team? If you have experience of working in an administrative function and using a computer-based information system and have previous knowledge of DoLS and would like to specialise and develop your skills further this may be the role for you.


If you enjoy fast paced frontline work this may interest you. You would be responsible for ensuring statutory timescales are met, providing feedback to referrers on the outcome of referrals, completing IMCA and relevant paid person's representative referrals as required and monitoring DoLS conditions and recommendations.

The Person

We are looking for someone who enjoys fast paced work and can make a positive contribution to the delivery of the service including working flexibly and positively to achieve the objectives of the council. You will work well under pressure, have a good sense of humour and excellent verbal and written communication skills.


You will have experience of working with internal and external customers, attention to detail and the ability to be able to pick up new systems or processes quickly. You will be passionate about working collaboratively with healthcare professionals and a commitment to upholding the rights of individuals requiring DoLS assessments.


Closing date: 5 May 2025 (23:59)

Additional Information

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

This position is only open to current employees of Brent Council or Temporary Agency Workers currently working in Brent Council. External candidates are not permitted to apply for internal only roles. Forwarding 'internal only' roles to external candidates may lead to disciplinary action being taken.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.


We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.


The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here .
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including "non-visible" disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk