Best Interest Assessor/BIA Trainee - Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

at  South Gloucestershire Council

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), team are responsible for arranging and co-ordinating DoLS assessments in line with statutory requirements. Applications are prioritised for assessment and allocated to Best Interest assessors and mental health assessors who are expected to complete the assessment within a timely period. We provide support and guidance on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) and DoLS for South Glos BIA’s as well as other Adult Social Care staff.
As a accredited qualified and registered Social Worker or Occupational Therapist and a Best Interests Assessor or BIA Trainee,you will make a difference by giving people a voice and helping protect their human rights.

We are looking for either a Trainee Best Interest Assessor (BIA) or fully qualified BIA, Salaries are offered at points within these bands depending on experience:

• Best Interest Assessor Trainee: £33,945 - £36,648

• Best Interest Assessor Advanced Grade Practitioner: £38,223 - £41,418

• You will carry out DoLS assessments in hospitals and care homes, completing assessments in a timely manner to support South Gloucestershire Council with its functions as a Supervisory Body.
• You’ll assist in raising awareness of the MCA and DoLS, encouraging their effective use in health and social care settings.
• You will assist with the organisation and delivery of MCA and DoLS related events, bringing together relevant professionals, service users and carers with a view to providing up to date information and networking opportunities.
• You will participate in both DoLS team and Best Interests Assessor meetings and will contribute to team and service development.

As a Trainee Best Interest Assessor:

• Under the supervision of the Senior Practitioner, you will work as a Trainee Best Interest Assessor with adults who have been identified as being Deprived of their Liberty in a variety of settings.
• You will be working towards a Best Interest Assessor Qualification with the expectation that you will qualify as a Best Interest Assessor and be approved by the council to carry out the BIA role.
• You will participate in both DoLS team and Best Interests Assessor meetings and will contribute to team and service development.
• You’ll assist in raising awareness of the MCA and DoLS, encouraging their effective use in health and social care settings.