DoLS Best Interests Assessor – Hybrid Role

Conwy County Borough Council; Colwyn Bay; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Conwy County Borough Council in Colwyn Bay invites applications for a full-time Best Interest Assessor to join the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) team. The role is hybrid with 1 day remote working and involves conducting DoLS assessments while supporting services to implement the Mental Capacity Act.

We welcome applicants not currently practising, subject to aptitude, and a DBS check is required. Disability Confident employer scheme participation is noted.

Qualifications

• We are willing to consider applications from those who may not be experienced or currently practising Best Interests Assessors if you share the same level of commitment and aptitude for the role.
• A successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required as part of the recruitment process.
• Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Responsibilities

• Completing DoLS assessments and supporting other teams and services to implement the principles of the Mental Capacity Act.
• There may also be the opportunity to complete Community DoL assessments in future.

Job description

Conwy County Borough Council in Colwyn Bay invites applications for a full-time Best Interest Assessor to join the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) team. The role is hybrid with 1 day remote working and involves conducting DoLS assessments while supporting services to implement the Mental Capacity Act.

We welcome applicants not currently practising, subject to aptitude, and a DBS check is required. Disability Confident employer scheme participation is noted.