Safeguarding and DOLS Team Support Worker

Job Description

Job Title: Safeguarding & Deprivation of Libery Safeguards (DOLS) Support Worker
Salary: £29,253 - 32,736 (pro-rata if part time)
Grade: C 
Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months
Working Hours: 37 hours per week 

The Safeguarding & DOLS Support Worker will be a member of Thurrock Council's Safeguarding & Legal Intervention Team. They will provide high level administrative support to ensure that the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) service runs efficiently to meet statutory obligations and legal requirements, as well as supporting the Adult Safeguarding Team. 

As a Safeguarding & DOLS Support Worker, you will be responsible for: 

• Supporting the DOLS Coordinator & Deputy Manager with the day to day running of the service
• Ensuring allocation processes are followed in line with timescales
• Be one of the first points of contact for the Safeguarding & Legal Intervention team
• Overseeing all DOL referrals in line with process to ensure that Adults systems & waiting lists are updated accurately
• Use a wide variety of Microsoft applications including Word & PowerPoint
   

What We’re Looking For 

We’re looking for someone who has: 

• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Willing to work in a hybrid capacity 

DBS Check: Not Required for this post. 

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable) 
• Ongoing training and professional development 
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support 
• Staff discounts and local offers 
• A supportive and inclusive working environment 
   

Important Dates 

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 13th August 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 23rd August 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information 

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: 

Leanne Dunnage - Deputy Manager: Systems & Processes 

[email removed]  / [phone removed]

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below: 

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough. 

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council