Social Worker Level 4

A vacancy for a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) exists within the Nottingham City Council DoLS team. It is expected that this role will continue when DoLS changes to the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) scheme. The post holder will then be supported to to continue practicing as an Approved Mental Capacity Professional AMCP) We welcome applications from Social Workers who hold the Best Interests Assessor award and have experience of BIA practice. The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team completes DoLS assessments for citizens that may lack mental capacity to make decisions about their own care and provision. BIAs in this team must meet annual requirements for re approval to act in this role. They conduct legally compliant, clearly evidenced assessments and participate on a duty rota. They sometimes liaise with the Court of Protection and the Council's legal team and may provide information on behalf of the Council to legal proceedings.

• Relevant professional qualification, professional registration and Best Interest Assessor award.
• Enhanced knowledge, currency and experience of applying relevant legal, policy frameworks and practice guidance which inform and mandate the Best Interests Assessor role.
• Enhanced knowledge of Best Interests Assessor practice, completing assessments where there are complex issues or individual rights and public interest /statutory duties are in conflict.
• Evidence of a range of approaches to challenge discrimination and inequalities
A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Salary: Starting Salary is £46,142 rising to £49,282 per annum (pro rata for part-time) (Pay award pending) Location: Clifton Cornerstone, Southchurch Drive, Clifton, Nottingham NG11 8EW, Working from home is available for part of the working week subject to business needs. We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more… Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
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