Mental Capacity Specialist

1 month ago


Huddersfield, Kirklees, United Kingdom Kirklees Council Full time
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Mental Capacity Specialist

You will be a qualified Best Interest Assessor and have in-depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Code of Practice. You will be responsible for providing guidance, support, advice, and mentoring on all aspects of Mental Capacity, DoLS, and DoLICs to social workers and Best Interest Assessors within the MCA team.

As part of the MCA team, you will be expected to keep up to date with MCA, DoLS, and DoLIC case law and legal developments. You must hold a recognised Social Work Qualification and be registered with Social Work England.

Candidates should hold one of the following specialist roles: Practice Educator, BIA, or AMHP, or be willing to work towards the BIA qualification.

Key tasks for this role include:

  • Ability to undertake and Quality Assure high-quality Best Interest Assessments and DoLIC assessments and provide clear analysis within set timescales.
  • Provide advice and information to colleagues in the wider council, partner agencies, family members, and provider services.
  • Post holders will be expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level, and scope of the post.
  • A good understanding and working knowledge of the Adult Social Care legal framework, particularly in relation to Mental Capacity, DoLS, and DoLICs.
  • Significant experience of working in adult social care to Senior Practitioner/Level III Social Worker.
  • Ability to work within the Professional Capabilities Framework, statutory requirements, and Council policies.
", "requirements": "

Donna Potter is the manager for this role. Please contact them for an informal discussion or if you need any more information.

", "notes": "This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process."}

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