NHS
Best Interests Assessor
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Job Description
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- A BIA qualification with relevant post qualifying experience
- An excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and related legislation.
- An ability to work as part of a team
- An ability to work in an urgent response service.
- The ability to prioritise workload and make decisions concerning people’s liberty.
- The ability to write excellent reports that will stand legal scrutiny
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent IT skills.
- A BIA qualification with relevant post qualifying experience
- An excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and related legislation.
- An ability to work as part of a team
- An ability to work in an urgent response service.
- The ability to prioritise workload and make decisions concerning people’s liberty.
- The ability to write excellent reports that will stand legal scrutiny
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Please refer to role profile on council's job site.
- Please refer to role profile on council's job site.
- Please refer to role profile on council's job site.
- Please refer to role profile on council's job site.
- Please refer to role profile on council's job site.
- Please refer to role profile on council's job site.
- Please refer to role profile on council's job site.
- Please refer to role profile on council's job site.
Job summary
You will show an ability to analyse information and make independent, professional decisions along with excellent report writing and communication skills. The postholder will be required to develop good working relationships with colleagues, service users and carers alike. You will be working alongside a group of skilled and dedicated practitioners. In return you will receive first rate support, supervision and training opportunities. You will be committed to promoting the best possible outcomes to our residents in need of assessment under the Mental Capacity Act (DoLS). You will uphold the teams strong emphasis on safeguarding the rights of service users and upholding the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act.
Main duties of the job
As a Best Interest Assessor you will have: -A BIA qualification with relevant post qualifying experience -An excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and related legislation. -An ability to work as part of a team -An ability to work in an urgent response service. -The ability to prioritise workload and make decisions concerning peoples liberty. -The ability to write excellent reports that will stand legal scrutiny -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. -Excellent IT skills.
About us
About Bath & North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Details
Date posted
17 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£37,035 to £39,513 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
RITM0208864
Job locations
The Hollies
Midsomer Norton
Bath and North East Somerset
BA3 2DT
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
This post attracts a ‘welcome payment’ of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable individuals to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria.
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the council’s Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) service as a qualified Best Interest Assessor (BIA).
Applications from candidates who wish to work part-time will be considered.
About the Team
We are looking for dynamic and committed individuals to ensure the effective operation of the DOLS service which helps protect and uphold the rights of some of the council’s most vulnerable residents. You will become part of a supportive and experienced team completing assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and helping to support and develop excellent MCA practice across health and social care services in Bath & North East Somerset.
About the Role
You will show an ability to analyse information and make independent, professional decisions along with excellent report writing and communication skills. The postholder will be required to develop good working relationships with colleagues, service users and carers alike.
You will be working alongside a group of skilled and dedicated practitioners. In return you will receive first rate support, supervision and training opportunities. You will be committed to promoting the best possible outcomes to our residents in need of assessment under the Mental Capacity Act (DoLS). You will uphold the team’s strong emphasis on safeguarding the rights of service users and upholding the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act.
About You
As a Best Interest Assessor you will have:
You must provide proof that you have successfully registered with Social Work England (or other relevant professional body) such as NMC (Nursey & Midwifery Council) or HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).
If this sounds like you, then we want to receive your application.
If you believe you have the relevant knowledge and the skills for this post, we want to hear from you. To find out more after reading the job description or just to have an informal discussion about the role, please don’t hesitate to contact Alison McCann, team manager, on 01225 477900.
Interview date: TBC
About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
Job responsibilities
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
This post attracts a ‘welcome payment’ of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable individuals to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria.
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the council’s Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) service as a qualified Best Interest Assessor (BIA).
Applications from candidates who wish to work part-time will be considered.
About the Team
We are looking for dynamic and committed individuals to ensure the effective operation of the DOLS service which helps protect and uphold the rights of some of the council’s most vulnerable residents. You will become part of a supportive and experienced team completing assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and helping to support and develop excellent MCA practice across health and social care services in Bath & North East Somerset.
About the Role
You will show an ability to analyse information and make independent, professional decisions along with excellent report writing and communication skills. The postholder will be required to develop good working relationships with colleagues, service users and carers alike.
You will be working alongside a group of skilled and dedicated practitioners. In return you will receive first rate support, supervision and training opportunities. You will be committed to promoting the best possible outcomes to our residents in need of assessment under the Mental Capacity Act (DoLS). You will uphold the team’s strong emphasis on safeguarding the rights of service users and upholding the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act.
About You
As a Best Interest Assessor you will have:
You must provide proof that you have successfully registered with Social Work England (or other relevant professional body) such as NMC (Nursey & Midwifery Council) or HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).
If this sounds like you, then we want to receive your application.
If you believe you have the relevant knowledge and the skills for this post, we want to hear from you. To find out more after reading the job description or just to have an informal discussion about the role, please don’t hesitate to contact Alison McCann, team manager, on 01225 477900.
Interview date: TBC
About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
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Qualifications
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Experience
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Qualifications
Essential
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Experience
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Address
The Hollies
Midsomer Norton
Bath and North East Somerset
BA3 2DT
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Address
The Hollies
Midsomer Norton
Bath and North East Somerset
BA3 2DT
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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