Home-based Regional Visits Investigator – Mental Capacity

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham, Birmingham; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Civil Service pension schemes

Extensive training and development

Job summary

Office of the Public Guardian, part of the Ministry of Justice, is seeking a high-level executive guidance role based in a home region with travel across the region. The role involves visiting clients, deputies and attorneys to gather evidence and produce reports under the Mental Capacity Act framework.

Extensive interviewing, evidence gathering and reporting are required, with training at Nottingham or Birmingham. A full UK driving licence and access to a business vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Practice.
• Ability to communicate sensitively with people lacking capacity.
• Experience analyzing information from varied sources to identify risks.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload with sound judgement.
• Proficiency in MS Office products.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage a varied caseload of visits to clients, donors, deputies and attorneys.
• Carry out urgent and short-notice visits with high-priority assurances.
• Plan visits efficiently within regional performance expectations.
• Gather and assess evidence through interviews, observation and consultation.
• Write concise, evidence-based reports with objective findings and recommendations.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and immediate risks per OPG procedures.
• Liaise with deputies, attorneys, carers, families, professionals and local authorities.
• Progress cases with Visits Team, case managers and investigators.
• Maintain regular contact with independent visitors and support peer learning.
• Contribute to quality assurance and feedback loops.

Skills

MCA 2005 knowledge

Sensitive information handling

Information analysis

Independent working

MS Office proficiency

Education

Law degree or professional qualification

Job description

Office of the Public Guardian, part of the Ministry of Justice, is seeking a high-level executive guidance role based in a home region with travel across the region. The role involves visiting clients, deputies and attorneys to gather evidence and produce reports under the Mental Capacity Act framework.

Extensive interviewing, evidence gathering and reporting are required, with training at Nottingham or Birmingham. A full UK driving licence and access to a business vehicle are essential.