Best Interest Assessor (or Trainee), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

at  South Gloucestershire Council

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

As an Advanced Social Worker, Best Interests Assessor, DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) you will make a difference by giving people a voice and helping protect their human rights.

We are looking for either a Trainee BIA or fully qualified, 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

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• You must have an accredited qualification as a DoLS Best Interests Assessor, and be a registered professional in one of the following occupations: Social Work; Occupational Therapist; Nurse or Chartered Psychologist
• You will have significant post qualifying experience in adult social care or mental health with experience of complex MCA and DoLS cases and working across partner organisations.
• You will have excellent communication knowledge and skills with the ability to form positive professional relationships and work as part of a team.
• You will have a thorough knowledge of current MCA and DoLS legislation, case law and practice guidance.You will have the ability to keep appropriate records and provide clear and reasoned reports in accordance with legal requirements and good practice, with the necessary skills to evaluate and analyse complex evidence and differing views.

• 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.