Job summary
Are you a qualified Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Nurse or chartered Psychologist? Would you like to develop your skills and applied knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty?
If the answer is yes, then Devon County Council Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Service have a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) post available which would offer an exciting career development opportunity for either a qualified BIA or a suitably qualified professional with 2 years post qualified experience who would like to undertake the specialist BIA training.
Training will be provided for the right candidate. This is an exciting opportunity to join the service and be at the forefront of rights-based practice for people who are deprived of their liberty.Flexible working arrangements and part time hours may be considered.
Main duties of the job
Best Interests Assessors are an integral part of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and have a range of duties that fall to them under the statute. They are responsible for undertaking a number of the assessments required to enable a deprivation to be authorised and have a key role in ensuring that people's human rights are upheld, and that they are represented and supported to challenge their Deprivation in the Court of Protection.
Once qualified BIAs working for Devon County Council DoLS Service are expected to:
1. Have an extensive knowledge of the application of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in practice.
2. Be able to formally record assessments to a high professional standard likely to withstand legal scrutiny, demonstrating the ability to analyse and evaluate complex information.
About us
What we can offer to you:
3. We are committed to yourcontinuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
4. We offer26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.
5. Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role please discuss at further at interview)
6. Offer an opportunity to enter agenerous Local Government Pension Scheme.
7. As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a Best Interests Assessor has never been more attractive.
8. If you are looking to make the move to Devon,subject to qualifying conditions,relocation supportof up to £10,000, may be available.
9. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
10. Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.
Qualifications
Essential
11. Relevant professional Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Chartered Psychologist qualification recognised by the regulatory body
12. Registration with the appropriate
13. professional regulatory body,