DOLS Assessor

at  London Borough of Bexley

ABOUT US

Bexley is an outer London Borough with the best of both worlds, located between the hustle and bustle of London and the Garden of England, Kent. Within the borough we have award winning parks, open spaces and listed heritage sites.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Degree or diploma in Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy.
Currently registered with a relevant professional body
Qualification of Best Interest Assessor under DOLS Professional Accreditation (Ready to Practise)
Approved Mental Health Professional Accreditation
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

You will work as part of an established and supportive dynamic team, reporting directly to the Snr DOLS Assessors.
Core duties will include undertaking DOLS assessments COP dols applications, providing advice to other professionals, promoting best practice in relation to the Mental Capacity Act with practitioners across Adult Care Services and partner agencies (MA).
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Anne Malloni Snr BIA/DOLS Assessor, 0203-045-4010, anne.malloni@bexley.gov.uk
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.
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