Job reference: REQ00000017531
Date posted: 14/11/2024
Application closing date: 26/11/2024
Location: Cumbria
Salary: £41,511 - £42,708
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Best Interest Assessor x 2 positions available
About us
Cumberland Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority dedicated to shaping a better future for our communities. We are passionate about creating a vibrant future by addressing inequalities, creating thriving economies that work for our residents and protecting our environment.
At the core of our vision is a commitment to our people, with health and well-being being integral to everything we do.
About this opportunity
We are seeking to recruit 2 full-time permanent qualified Best Interest Assessors in the Cumberland DoLS team. This is an exciting opportunity to focus on a specialist and rewarding area of work in supporting Cumberland Council to meet its statutory obligations in respect of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. We are seeking practitioners who have a specific interest in this work and hold the post-graduate Best Interest Assessor qualification.
Fundamentally, we are seeking individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative.
What we offer
* Competitive rates of pay and annual pay increase*
* 25-31 days holiday each year plus bank holiday allowance plus option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave and spread the cost over 12 months
* Learning and development opportunities including development time each week (where applicable)
* Flexible working arrangements including the ability to work from home
* Opportunity to join the generous Local Government Pension Scheme
* Employee assistance programme and access to in-house Occupational Health service
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 26th November 2024
Interview date: TBC
DBS
Conducting Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks is integral to our commitment to creating a safe and secure environment for our staff and the communities we serve.
Work-Life balance
Cumberland Council is deeply invested in fostering a work culture that prioritises the well-being and balance of our team members.
Continuing Professional Development
We are committed to nurturing the ongoing growth and professional advancement of our valued team members.
Keeping the people we work with safe
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
We welcome applications from everyone
At Cumberland Council, we are dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce.
Reasonable Adjustments: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know.
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* Race Equality
* Rainbow Alliance
* Menopause Support
* Carers Network
* Shine Community
* Wellbeing/Health Advocates
Please read the supporting information:
Post Specification
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