Advanced Practioner

Salary: £43,839 to £47,181 per annum

Grade: L

Contract Type: Permanent

Vacancy Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire

Are you ready to take the next step in your social care career?

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate professional to join our countywide Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team as an Advanced Practitioner. This is a unique chance to step into a leadership role, deputising for the Team Manager while continuing to carry out vital Best Interests Assessments.

About the Role:

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our DoLS service.

You will:

• Deputise for the Team Manager, supporting the operational delivery and development of the team.
• Lead on reflective practice, mentoring and coaching colleagues to build confidence and consistency in practice.
• Streamline processes, helping to improve the efficiency and quality of our assessments and
• outcomes.
• Continue to undertake Best Interests Assessments, ensuring that every assessment upholds the fundamental human rights of the individuals we serve.

This role is ideal for someone who is ready to step up, take on more responsibility, and develop their leadership skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Why DoLS Matters:

The DoLS framework is a cornerstone of adult social care, ensuring that individuals who lack capacity are not unlawfully deprived of their liberty. This role is not just about compliance it's about protecting people's rights, dignity, and autonomy. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will be at the heart in driving this forward.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a qualified Best Interests Assessor with:

• Substantial experience in adult social care and complex casework.
• A strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS legislation.
• A passion for mentoring, reflective practice, and service improvement.
• The ability to lead with empathy, clarity, and purpose.

What We Offer

• Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home.
• A market-leading pension scheme
• Generous leave entitlement
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts and salary sacrifice discount schemes through our Everybody Benefits offer.
• Commitment to staff development and continuous learning
• Progression and career-enhancement opportunities
• Access to modern technologies to aid flexible working practices
• In addition to in-house occupational health services, preferential rates on a private health scheme are available through payroll deductions.
• Staff who use a computer as a regular part of their job are entitled to a free eye test.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Emma Rimmington, Team Manager Care and Support in Scarborough on email

Key Documents

Advanced Practitioner Grade L CS F

Total Rewards

Key Dates

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025

Short listing: Monday 24th November 2025

Interview Date: Weeks Commencing 1st and 8th December 2025

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

Advanced Practioner

Salary: £ £47181 per annum

Posted: 03/11/2025

Closing date: 23/11/2025

Closing time: 23:59