Best Interests Assessor

3 months ago

Exeter, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

Job summary

Are you a qualified Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Nurse or chartered Psychologist?

Would you like to develop your skills and applied knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty?

If the answer is yes, then Devon County Council Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Service have a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) post available which would offer an exciting career development opportunity for either a qualified BIA or a suitably qualified professional with 2 years post qualified experience who would like to undertake the specialist BIA training.

Best Interests Assessors are an integral part of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and have a range of duties that fall to them under the statute. They are responsible for undertaking a number of the assessments required to enable a deprivation to be authorised and have a key role in ensuring that people's human rights are upheld, and that they are represented and supported to challenge their Deprivation in the Court of Protection.

Training will be provided for the right candidate. This is an exciting opportunity to join the service and be at the forefront of rights-based practice for people who are deprived of their liberty.

Flexible working arrangements and part time hours may be considered.

Main duties of the job

Once qualified BIAs working for Devon County Council DoLS Service are expected to:

Have an extensive knowledge of the application of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in practice. Be able to formally record assessments to a high professional standard likely to withstand legal scrutiny, demonstrating the ability to analyse and evaluate complex information.

What we can offer to you:

We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers. We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service. Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role please discuss at further at interview) Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme. If you are currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon,subject to qualifying conditions, relocation support of up to £10,000, may be available. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.

About us

DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages. Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with theApplicant privacy notice. For more information about Working for Devon please visitour Working for Devon page. This role requires a DBS disclosure. Job description

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant professional Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Chartered Psychologist qualification recognised by the regulatory body Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body

Desirable

Practice educator award Best Interests Assessor and/or Approved Mental Health Professional

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