Best Interests Assessor

Job summary

Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference!

Due to the expansion of our Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Service, we are offering full-time and part-time opportunities for passionate professionals who want to make an impact.

Please note: This vacancy will close once all positions have been filled, soearly applications are encouraged

Are you a Registered Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Nurse, or Chartered Psychologist with at least two years post-qualifying experience?

Do you have an excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and want to develop this further?

If so, Devon County Councils DoLS Service would love to hear from you!

We have several Best Interests Assessor (BIA) roles available perfect for either:

• Qualified BIAs looking for their next challenge, or
• Professionals with the right skills and experience who want to train as a BIA and gain specialist skills.

Main duties of the job

As a Best Interests Assessor, youll play a vital role in protecting peoples rights. You will:

• Carry out assessments that ensure any deprivation of liberty is necessary, proportionate and lawful.
• Champion individuals human rights, ensuring they are supported and represented.
• Enable people to challenge their care arrangements in the Court of Protection making your work both meaningful and impactful.

What Were Looking For:

• Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS in practice.
• Ability to produce high-quality, legally robust assessments.
• Analytical skills to evaluate complex information and make sound judgments.

About us

What We Offer

• Specialist training for the right candidate.
• A chance to be at the forefront of rights-based practice.
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• A supportive team environment where your expertise is valued.

This is more than a job its an opportunity to shape practice, uphold rights, and make a real difference in peoples lives.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now via Devon Jobs and join a service that puts people first.

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.