Mental Capacity Lead

Job Introduction

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Lead to join our DoLs Team. This is a key role, managing our Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team and ensuring that statutory responsibilities under the MCA are delivered effectively.

You will provide expert guidance across Adult Social Care, embedding best practice, supporting staff development, and strengthening governance. Working closely with partners, you will ensure that adults’ rights, freedoms and wellbeing are protected, and that our services remain compliant, person-centred and high quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the DoLS Team, ensuring timely and lawful processing of applications.
• Provide specialist MCA/DoLS advice, training and support across Adult Social Care.
• Develop and implement tools and processes to improve practice and DoLS applications.
• Work in partnership with health services, care providers and the Court of Protection.
• Monitor compliance, quality assurance and performance reporting to senior leadership.
• Champion safeguarding and strengths-based practice across the service.

About You

Please provide a brief summary of what skills, knowledge and qualities you would expect the candidate to possess to fulfil this role

We are seeking someone with:

• Professional qualification (Social work or relevant allied professional).
• Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and DoLS framework.
• Experience of managing teams and delivering statutory responsibilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication and partnership working skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous improvement.
• A passion for protecting human rights and promoting high-quality care.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Kerry Stacey via email kerry.stacey@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 15/03/26.

Interview date: to be confirmed but likely to be 25/03/26.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.