Best Interests Assessor

Best Interests Assessor (BIA) – Adult Social Care
Location: Trafford
Rate: £32 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) to join a well-established Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team within Adult Social Care in Trafford.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a borough-wide service that plays a vital role in ensuring individuals’ legal rights are upheld under the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and DoLS legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Best Interest Assessments for DoLS applications within statutory timescales
• Complete high-quality, evidence-based reports to support decision-making
• Determine whether arrangements constitute a deprivation of liberty and if this is in the individual’s best interests
• Maintain effective communication with service users, families, and carers
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals and care providers
• Contribute to screening applications, auditing, and quality assurance processes
• Undertake Part 8 reviews and support Court of Protection processes where required
• Support the development of the service and provide guidance to managing authorities

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Psychologist
• BIA qualification (valid and in date)
• Registered with the relevant professional body (e.g., Social Work England)
• Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience
• Experience completing DoLS assessments within a local authority setting
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Mental Capacity Act (2005)
  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
  • Relevant case law and Court of Protection processes
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently and meet deadlines

Desirable:

• Experience with Liquidlogic or similar case management systems

Why Join?

• Competitive hourly rate of £32 umbrella
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced DoLS team
• Meaningful role contributing to the protection of vulnerable individuals' rights
• Ongoing training and professional development

Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk

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