Best Interests Assessor: DoLS Specialist & Rights Advocate

Proud to Care Devon; Topsham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused health service in England seeks passionate professionals for Best Interests Assessor roles. Applicants must be registered social workers, nurses, or similar, with at least two years of experience. The role is pivotal in safeguarding rights, requiring strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, specialist training, and a generous pension scheme. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and contributes to meaningful change in people's lives.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Support for continuous professional development

Qualifications

• At least two years post-qualifying experience in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments that ensure deprivation of liberty is lawful.
• Champion individuals’ human rights in care arrangements.
• Enable people to challenge care arrangements in the Court of Protection.

Skills

Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act

Analytical skills to evaluate complex information

Ability to produce high-quality assessments

Education

Registered Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Nurse, or Chartered Psychologist

Job description

A community-focused health service in England seeks passionate professionals for Best Interests Assessor roles. Applicants must be registered social workers, nurses, or similar, with at least two years of experience. The role is pivotal in safeguarding rights, requiring strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, specialist training, and a generous pension scheme. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and contributes to meaningful change in people's lives.