Adult’s Best Interest Assessor / DoLS

Ashberry Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an Adult’s Best Interest Assessor in Blackburn. You will join the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards team to assess mental capacity across care facilities. Ideal candidates have social work qualifications and experience in the Mental Capacity Act. This role offers competitive benefits and the potential for a 6-month contract.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Friendly compliance team

Enhanced DBS provision

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience.
• Confidence in mental capacity assessments and report writing.
• Access to/use of a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess mental capacity across care homes and hospitals.
• Scrutinize care plans for legal safeguards.
• Complete in-person high-quality assessments.

Skills

Mental Capacity Act 2005 knowledge

Assessment and decision-making skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Job description

Overview

Adult’s Best Interest Assessor  | Team: DoLS  | Location: Blackburn

Details

There is potential for this post to become a 6 months contract and until March 2026.

Responsibilities

• Join the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team to assess mental capacity across care homes and hospitals.
• Provide independent scrutiny of the care plans in place for individuals deprived of their liberty and ensure they have the legal safeguards in place.
• Typically allocated 3-4 assessments per week (for full-time), including urgent and complex cases; complete in-person high-quality assessments and make well-informed, best interest decisions within the framework of DoLS.
• Provide recommendations about the authorisation of care arrangements amounting to a deprivation of liberty.
• Offer advice to individuals and their families, professionals and partner agencies about the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and relevant case law.
• Confidence in assessment and decision-making skills, including experience of completing mental capacity assessments and producing high-quality reports to meet deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly about the rights of individuals under assessment; ability to communicate with a range of professionals and care providers.
• Access to/use of a vehicle is an essential requirement.
• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
• Social Work England registration.
• Enhanced and in-date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to make good decisions based on information available.
• Ability to work independently as well as within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups.
• Competent IT skills and the ability to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises.

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search.
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process.
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS.
• £250 Referral bonus.