Posted 21 July, 2026
Business Support Officer
Reed
Sheffield, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Business Support Officer
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- Job Type: Temporary, Full-time (Hybrid) \n
- Location: Sheffield, S1 2SH \n
- Duration: 3 months \n
- Pay: £ 13.45 per hour PAYE \n
- Working Hours: 9am till 5pm \n
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.
\nDay-to-day of the role:
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- Process DoLS Form 1 applications and all associated documentation. \n
- Record and process DoLS applications and related forms on the Liquidlogic Adults System (LAS). \n
- Handle hospital DoLS applications and withdrawal requests. \n
- Submit enquiries to the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). \n
- Upload and maintain electronic documents, reports, and case records. \n
- Update and maintain relevant spreadsheets and tracking systems. \n
- Respond to enquiries and chaser requests from care homes. \n
- Arrange and book interpreters as required. \n
- Coordinate room bookings and handle telephone enquiries. \n
- Provide administrative support and respond to requests from supervisory bodies and partner organisations. \n
- Process notifications of death and update records accordingly. \n
- Complete pending renewal tray checks and monitor outstanding actions. \n
- Collate documentation for Social Workers and other professionals. \n
- Prepare and provide legal documentation to the legal department when requested. \n
- Supply documentation to Best Interests Assessors (BIAs) as required. \n
- Process DoLS authorisations and renewals, including both high and low priority renewals. \n
- Support the administration of Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments and weekly allocation processes. \n
- Liaise with advocates and Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs), responding to enquiries and providing administrative support. \n
Required Skills & Qualifications:
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- Excellent concentration, accuracy, and attention to detail. \n
- Ability to manage a varied and demanding workload. \n
- Experience in administrative roles, preferably within a legal or healthcare setting. \n
- Proficient in using office software and systems, particularly databases. \n
- Strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly. \n
If you are interested in this role, please apply using your latest CV! and a Reed Consultant will be in touch with you
