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3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• Acting as a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) with signature authority for Best Interest Assessments and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments.

• Supporting Adult Social Care teams by ensuring legal compliance and safeguarding individuals’ rights during complex decision-making processes.

• Providing expert judgement on capacity and consent matters relating to deprivation of liberty.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Conduct and authorise Best Interest Assessments and DoLS assessments in line with relevant legislation.

• Review cases to determine whether deprivation of liberty safeguards apply and ensure assessments are accurate and timely.

• Liaise with health and social care professionals, legal representatives, and families to gather comprehensive information.

• Provide clear, detailed reports and recommendations following assessments.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, policies, and best practices related to mental capacity and safeguarding.

• Uphold confidentiality and manage sensitive information securely.

Skills/Experience:

• Strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and relevant safeguarding legislation.

• Experience in assessing capacity and making complex decisions involving deprivation of liberty.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports.

• Ability to work independently, managing a part-time remote workload efficiently.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Additional Information:

• Qualified Social Care Practitioner with proven experience in Best Interest Assessments and DoLS.

• The closing date: 10/10/2025.

• Working approximately 2 hours per day remotely.

Social Work Advanced Practitioner

Social Work Advanced Practitioner

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Karina Nazarenko