Job summary Salary:£48,064 - £50,236 pro rata (Inclusive of 7.5% market supplement) Hours per week:15 hours Interview date:Wednesday 20 November & Thursday 21 November 2024 Whole Life Pathways - Supporting Mental Health Are you ready for a challenging and rewarding role that involves protecting the rights of vulnerable adults and ensuring their best interests are upheld? Join the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Capacity Act Team, facilitating the Council's ability to grant standard authorisations to care homes, nursing homes and hospital wards. We act as a source of support and advice to teams for matters regarding the Mental Capacity Act and best interest decision making. As a Best Interest Assessor, youll work within a small, dedicated team to assess residents in care homes, determining if a deprivation of liberty is occurring. Responsibilities include conducting DoLS assessments, maintaining accurate case records and offering expert consultation. Assessments involve face-to-face discussions with adults, evaluating care plans and assessing their capacity to understand their needs. Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' experience as a registered Social Worker or Occupational Therapist, along with a Best Interests Assessor qualification. Expertise in the Mental Capacity Act 2005, its Code of Practice and the connection between DoLS and safeguarding principles is essential. Main duties of the job Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' experience as a registered Social Worker or Occupational Therapist, along with a Best Interests Assessor qualification. Expertise in the Mental Capacity Act 2005, its Code of Practice and the connection between DoLS and safeguarding principles is essential. Success in this role requires strong record-keeping, clear reporting aligned with legal standards and the ability to assess, evaluate, and analyse complex evidence effectively for sound decision-making. About us Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £48,064 to £50,236 a year £48,064 - £50,236 pro rata (Inclusive of 7.5% market supplement) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number F0041-3204 Job locations County Hall Bythesea Rd Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8JN Job description Job responsibilities Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. Job description Job responsibilities Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well. Employer details Employer name Wiltshire Council Address County Hall Bythesea Rd Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8JN Employer's website http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)