Best Interests Assessor - Exeter, Devon

Reference: 3402292814_1747136886


Social Worker required for work within the Best Interests Assessors in the Devon area. This post will be based in Exeter, which has good transport links to the M5 and A38. Close to the coast and in an area of outstanding national beauty. 37 hours a week with rates up to £250 per assessment for experienced candidates. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements. Ac


Best Interests Assessors are an integral part of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and have a range of duties that fall to them under the statute. They are responsible for undertaking a number of the assessments required to enable a deprivation of liberty to be authorised and have a key role in ensuring that peoples human rights are upheld, and that they are represented and supported to challenge their deprivation of liberty in the Court of Protection.
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BIA's working for Devon County Council DoLS Service are expected to:

* Have an extensive knowledge of the application of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in practice.
* Be able to formally record assessments to a high professional standard likely to withstand legal scrutiny, demonstrating the ability to analyse and evaluate complex information.

You will be Social Work England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK

As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering: * Dedicated personal and professional service. * Free DBS check. * CV review service. * Interview advice. * Competitive rates of pay. * Post-placement follow up meetings.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3809/07800 543 641 or email your CV to:

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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£250.00 - £250.00
Per annum
Up to GBP250.00 per annum

Ashburton

Full Time

Added 13/05/2025
Reference: 3402292814_1747136886

Best Interests Assessor - Exeter, Devon

Ashburton
Full Time

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