As an Advanced Social Worker, Best Interests Assessor, DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) you will make a difference by giving people a voice and helping protect their human rights.

What will you be doing?

You will carry out DoLS assessments in hospitals and care homes, completing assessments in a timely manner to support South Gloucestershire Council with its functions as a Supervisory Body.
You’ll assist in raising awareness of the MCA and DoLS, encouraging their effective use in health and social care settings.
You will assist with the organisation and delivery of MCA and DoLS related events, bringing together relevant professionals, service users and carers with a view to providing up to date information and networking opportunities.
You will participate in both DoLS team and Best Interests Assessor meetings and will contribute to team and service development.

What we need from you

You must have an accredited qualification as a DoLS Best Interests Assessor, and be a registered professional in one of the following occupations: Social Work; Occupational Therapist; Nurse or Chartered Psychologist
You will have significant post qualifying experience in adult social care or mental health with experience of complex MCA and DoLS cases and working across partner organisations.
You will have excellent communication knowledge and skills with the ability to form positive professional relationships and work as part of a team.
You will have a thorough knowledge of current MCA and DoLS legislation, case law and practice guidance.
You will have the ability to keep appropriate records and provide clear and reasoned reports in accordance with legal requirements and good practice, with the necessary skills to evaluate and analyse complex evidence and differing views.

Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post.

How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different

We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance.

We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work.

As part of our benefits package you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities

We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.

Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.

We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of
We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life
We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential.

We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.

We’re making a difference, be part of it!

For further information please contact Heather Byrne, Team Manager DoLs ([email protected] or 01454 865823)

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