Overview
Adult’s Best Interest Assessor | Team: DoLS | Location: Blackburn
Details
There is potential for this post to become a 6 months contract and until March 2026.
Responsibilities
* Join the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team to assess mental capacity across care homes and hospitals.
* Provide independent scrutiny of the care plans in place for individuals deprived of their liberty and ensure they have the legal safeguards in place.
* Typically allocated 3-4 assessments per week (for full-time), including urgent and complex cases; complete in-person high-quality assessments and make well-informed, best interest decisions within the framework of DoLS.
* Provide recommendations about the authorisation of care arrangements amounting to a deprivation of liberty.
* Offer advice to individuals and their families, professionals and partner agencies about the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Minimum of two years experience.
* In-depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and relevant case law.
* Confidence in assessment and decision-making skills, including experience of completing mental capacity assessments and producing high-quality reports to meet deadlines.
* Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly about the rights of individuals under assessment; ability to communicate with a range of professionals and care providers.
* Access to/use of a vehicle is an essential requirement.
* DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
* Social Work England registration.
* Enhanced and in-date DBS certificate.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to make good decisions based on information available.
* Ability to work independently as well as within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups.
* Competent IT skills and the ability to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
* Ability to write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
* Flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises.
Why Ashberry?
* Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search.
* Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process.
* Provides your essential Enhanced DBS.
* £250 Referral bonus.
#J-18808-Ljbffr