Senior Best Interests Assessor – DoLS
Contract: 12 months
Location: Home based and Hereford once a week
Hours: 37
Salary: £40,777-£45,091 per annum
Closing date: 04.05.2026
Interviews: Week 11.05.2026
Ready to make an extraordinary impact? Herefordshire Community Wellbeing is seeking a passionate Senior Best Interests Assessor (BIA) to support operational leadership of the DoLS service, including quality assurance, supervision and practice scrutiny.
Responsibilities
* Support the AMHP, DoLS & EDT services Manager with a robust authorisation process for DoLS.
* Scrutinise completed DoLS assessments submitted by doctors and Best Interests Assessors to ensure they are legally robust, defensible and ready for authorisation.
* Provide professional supervision and practice guidance to BIAs.
* Assist with effective workflow, allocation and prioritisation of cases.
* Act as a senior source of advice on the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS and relevant case law.
* Offer expert guidance and support to staff in managing complex assessments.
Qualifications
* Qualified Best Interests Assessor.
* At least 2 years of BIA practice and experience assessing a range of client groups.
* Strong commitment to protecting the human rights of those we work with.
* Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Care Act and Safeguarding.
Benefits
* Salary range of £40,777-£45,091.
* Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Clear pathways to career progression.
* 31 days’ annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays; ability to purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
* Flexible working, including potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working.
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.
* Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements).
* Access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits including savings, cash back and discounts.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Herefordshire Community Wellbeing is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities of Herefordshire. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments for the application process where needed.
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