Leicester City - QSW - BIA

Reference: 3393612034_1744797743

Leicester City Council's Adult Social Care team is seeking a qualified and experienced Best Interest Assessor (BIA) to join our Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team on a 3-6 month contract. Youll play a key role in delivering assessments under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to protect the rights and freedoms of vulnerable adults across the city and county.

Key Responsibilities
Undertake DoLS and Mental Capacity Assessments in line with statutory timescales

Coordinate the DoLS assessment process, including reviews

Support the BIA duty rota (1 day per week), responding to calls and emails

Provide expert advice and contribute to consistent, high-quality decision-making

Engage in multi-agency collaboration and offer support to BIA trainees

Ensure compliance with Article 5 ECHR, relevant legislation, and best practices

Attend office for meetings and as required (e.g. for IT or in-person reviews)

What You'll Need
Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or related qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW)

Registered with Social Work England or relevant professional body

Hold a current Best Interest Assessor qualification and up-to-date refresher training

Practiced as a BIA within the last 2 years

Strong knowledge of Mental Capacity Act, DoLS, and Mental Health Act

Ability to assess complex needs and deliver accurate, timely reports

Excellent written, verbal, organisational, and IT skills

Must have a driving license and access to a vehicle - travel across Leicester and Leicestershire required (mileage claimable from office base)

Working Arrangement
Role will start office-based until IT equipment is provided

Majority of work will be home-based, including duty days

Occasional office attendance for meetings or case discussions

Assessment Expectations
2 new assessments per week (plus duty), or

3-5 assessments per week for reassessments or familiar cases

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Shristi Yadav at or call on 01147003826

Refer someone who might be interested in this role & get £300 referral bonus!!

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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£35.00 - £38.00
Per hour
GBP35.00 - GBP38.00 per hour

Leicester

Full Time

Added 16/04/2025
Reference: 3393612034_1744797743

Leicester City - QSW - BIA

Leicester
Full Time

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