JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title: Best Interest Assessor (BIA) – Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Location: Leicester
Salary: £36 - £38 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing, Full-Time (Initial 3-Month Contract)
Join the Leicester City Council Adult Social Care team as a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) within the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) team. This full-time, ongoing role offers a competitive hourly rate and an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in adult social care by safeguarding vulnerable individuals. The position is initially office-based until IT equipment is provided for home working.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mental Capacity & Best Interest Assessments: Conduct thorough mental capacity and best interest assessments, ensuring compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and DoLS regulations.
- DoLS Reviews & BIA Duty: Undertake DoLS reviews and participate in the BIA Duty rota, handling telephone calls and email inquiries related to assessments.
- Legal Compliance: Ensure all assessments are in line with Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights, providing high-quality assessments and advice on DoLS legislation.
- Coordination of Assessments: Oversee and manage the DoLS assessment process within statutory timescales, ensuring prompt responses to safeguarding concerns.
- Training & Support: Deliver expert advice and offer training and support to Best Interest Assessor candidates, sharing knowledge to support the wider team.
Perks and Benefits:
- Full-Time Stability: Enjoy the security and focus of a full-time role, allowing you to deliver excellent care and support.
- Flexible Working: Although primarily office-based, you will benefit from flexibility in your working arrangements, including home working once IT equipment is available.
- Paid Mileage: Claim mileage expenses for travel from the office base to assessment locations, ensuring seamless and hassle-free commuting.
- Work-Life Balance: Benefit from standard nine-to-five working hours, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful impact.
Requirements:
- BIA Qualification: A post-qualified award as a Best Interest Assessor, with comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and codes of practice.
- Recent Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a qualified Best Interest Assessor, including mandatory annual refresher training.
- Relevant Qualification: A degree in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or a similar field, along with current registration with the relevant professional body.
- Complex Needs Assessment: Proven experience in assessing complex needs for adults within the adult social care or healthcare settings.
- Communication & IT Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with solid administrative and IT capabilities, and the ability to manage challenging situations effectively.
About Leicester:
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