Best Interests Assessor

7 months ago

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

**At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.**

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 post holder 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. **(We will also consider applicants who are newly qualified BIAs or nearing completion of BIA training).**:

- 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.

**You must provide proof that you have successfully registered with Social Work England (or other relevant professional body) such as NMC (Nursey & Midwifery Council) or HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).**

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 01225 477900.

**Interview date**: TBC

**About Bath & North East Somerset Council.**

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

**Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?**

**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.

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