Highly Skilled Best Interest Assessor Needed: Leicestershire Are you a highly experienced and skilled social worker with a proven track record in conducting best interest assessments? We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team in Leicestershire as a Best Interest Assessor (BIA). Leicester City Council Adult Social Care are seeking a Best Interest Assessor to join the DoLS Team for 3-6 months. The role will include undertaking both Mental Capacity and best interest assessments and co-ordinating the assessment process under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This will include undertaking DoLS reviews and being placed on the BIA Duty rota 1 day per week, in which you will take telephone calls and respond to email enquiries. You'll provide expert advice to ensure an effective and consistent multi-agency approach to DoLS, including provision of training opportunities and support for Best Interest Assessor candidates. The role is office based within the city, although it is largely home working. The only requirements to come to an office is for meetings and or if you are experiencing IT connectivity issues, which would prevent you from undertaking the work. The candidate would be required to drive in order to complete visits for the purpose of assessment throughout Leicester and Leicestershire. Mileage can only be claimed from the office base to the destination of assessment. What you'll need Holding a po...