Posted: 17 February
The role
Undertake Best Interest Assessments for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) process within legal timeframesLiaise with mental health assessors, advocates, care homes and hospitals as required as part of the assessment process in order to ensure best interest outcomes are achievedUndertake a consultative role, based on developing skills, experience and expertise in order that best practice and understanding of DOLS is achieved in other professionalsEnsure practice and procedures are compliant with regulations, Mental Capacity Act and in line with the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of PracticeAct as a resource for care home/hospital settings To contribute to the efficient and effective management of Adult Safeguarding Unit by ensuring cases are managed within framework and timeframes
