Best Interest Assessor

2 weeks ago

Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom Bath & North East Somerset Council Full time

Hours: 37

Contract Type:
Permanent

Service Area:
Adult Social Care

Department:
Adult Safeguarding


An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the council's Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) service as a qualified Best Interest Assessor (BIA).


We are looking for dynamic and committed individuals to ensure the effective operation of the DOLS service which helps protect and uphold the rights of some of the council's most vulnerable residents.

You will become part of a supportive and experienced team completing assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and helping to support and develop excellent MCA practice across health and social care services in Bath & North East Somerset.


You will show an ability to analyse information and make independent, professional decisions along with excellent report writing and communication skills.

The postholder will be required to develop good working relationships with colleagues, service users and carers alike.

You will be working alongside a group of skilled and dedicated practitioners. In return you will receive first rate support, supervision and training opportunities.

You will be committed to promoting the best possible outcomes to our residents in need of assessment under the Mental Capacity Act (DoLS).

You will uphold the team's strong emphasis on safeguarding the rights of service users and upholding the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act.


As a Best Interest Assessor you will have:
***- A BIA qualification with relevant post qualifying experience

  • An excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and related legislation.
  • An ability to work as part of a team
  • An ability to work in an urgent response service.
  • The ability to prioritise workload and make decisions concerning people's liberty.
  • The ability to write excellent reports that will stand legal scrutiny
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent IT skills.

Why B&NES Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need

These include:

  • A competitive salary package
  • A range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexitime, four regional offices and homeworking, dependent on service requirements
  • A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions
  • The Local Government Pension Scheme
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme whatever life throws at you; we are committed to supporting you and your wellbeing at work and home
  • Professional and personal development including inhouse training and accredited qualifications including Aspiring Manager and Leadership Development
  • Discount scheme including the VECTIS card that offers numerous local discounts including cycle to work and free entry to numerous local attractions with B&NES

Interested to find out more?


If you believe you have the relevant knowledge and the skills for this post, we want to hear from you.

To find out more after reading the job description or just to have an informal discussion about the role, please don't hesitate to contact Alison McCann, team manager, on

Location:
The Hollies, Midsomer Norton, flexible & Home Working

To apply
Bath & North East Somerset Council has one overriding purpose - to improve people's lives.

We have four core values which shape every aspect of our working life and how we look to the future.

These values are to be
Bold, Empowered, Supportive and
Transparent.

As an equal opportunities employer, Bath & North East Somerset Council is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and is opposed to discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership.

Interview Date: 29th March 2023

Safeguarding Statement:


The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.


As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service.

The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.


This is a Public Services Network (PSN) role and requires all successful applicants to undergo a Basic Disclosure check and a 3 year's verification of employment history.

Please note that any start date will be dependent on t

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