Directorate: Communities, Adults & Health Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36 hours Salary: Grade I £42,771 £46,968 Location: Colindale / Hybrid Closing Date: 19th November To carry out complex and detailed assessments of vulnerable adults in care homes, hospitals, and other settings under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to determine whether they are being deprived of their liberty and if so whether this in their best interests. To work with the Lead Practitioner Mental Capacity Act /DOLS to ensure the efficient operational management of the MCA/ DOLS service and the delivery of high quality, responsive, and safe best interest assessments. The Best Interest Assessor will be accountable to Supervisory Body. To provide a high standard of work to adults and/or carers and to work collaboratively with colleagues in Communities Adults and Health, in the context of the Council's duties and powers under the Care Act 2014, in accordance with Barnet policies and procedures, guidelines and the Code of Practice for social care workers. To safeguard adults and carers at risk of harm and promote Making Safeguarding Personal principles and their wellbeing. About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role To carry out complex and detailed assessments of vulnerable adults in care homes, hospitals, and other settings under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to determine whether they are being deprived of their liberty and if so whether this in their best interests. To work with the Lead Practitioner Mental Capacity Act /DOLS to ensure the efficient operational management of the MCA/ DOLS service and the delivery of high quality, responsive, and safe best interest assessments. The Best Interest Assessor will be accountable to Supervisory Body. To provide a high standard of work to adults and/or carers and to work collaboratively with colleagues in Communities Adults and Health, in the context of the Council's duties and powers under the Care Act 2014, in accordance with Barnet policies and procedures, guidelines and the Code of Practice for social care workers. To safeguard adults and carers at risk of harm and promote Making Safeguarding Personal principles and their wellbeing. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. About you - The post holder will be a highly competent specialist practitioner with a social work or Occupational Therapy qualification, CQSW, Dip SW They will have at least two years post qualification experience. - The post holder will have completed DOLS Best Interests Assessor training approved by the Secretary of State and if this training was completed more than 12 months ago will have completed further training relevant to their role as a best interest assessor within the last 12 months - This post requires registration with Social Work England or HCPC. This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service. - A clear understanding of the range of relevant social care legislation and policies relating to adult user groups. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.