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 following 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
Essential qualifications: please refer to the Job Specification for further informationDBS 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): 20th October 2025
Closing Date (Internal & External): 2nd November 2025
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
ldunnage@thurrock.gov.uk / 01375 659810
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
n 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 Counciln
