Mental Capacity Act Professional Lead

3 weeks ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Wakefield Council Full time
Wakefield Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Mental Capacity Act Professional Lead. This exciting opportunity is part of the MHA/MCA Team at Wakefield Adult Social Care, where you will be responsible for providing expert advice and support to Social Workers, LA staff, and other public sector organizations on the Mental Capacity Act and its impact on practice.

Key responsibilities include:

* Providing guidance and information on the Mental Capacity Act and its application in Wakefield Adult Social Care
* Liaising with care homes to advise on the appropriateness of DoLS referrals and submission of DoLS forms
* Triage and categorization of DoLS referrals, as well as quality assurance of the work of BIAs and DoLS approved Doctors
* Supporting staff around mental health or MHA issues, and assisting with managing the AMHP rota
* Designing and delivering or co-delivering training to care homes and LA staff

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a qualified and practicing BIA, with AMHP qualification or mental health experience being desirable. If you are passionate about supporting individuals with mental capacity issues and have a strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.

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