Social Work Advanced Practitioner
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30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Required Skills:
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.
Required Education:
Qualified Social Care Practitioner with proven experience in Best Interest Assessments and DoLS.
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