Best Interests Assessor

Best Interests Assessor (BIA) – Adult Social Care Location: Trafford Rate: £32 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) to join a well-established Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team within Adult Social Care in Trafford. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a borough-wide service that plays a vital role in ensuring individuals’ legal rights are upheld under the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and DoLS legislation. Key Responsibilities Undertake Best Interest Assessments for DoLS applications within statutory timescales Complete high-quality, evidence-based reports to support decision-making Determine whether arrangements constitute a deprivation of liberty and if this is in the individual’s best interests Maintain effective communication with service users, families, and carers Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals and care providers Contribute to screening applications, auditing, and quality assurance processes Undertake Part 8 reviews and support Court of Protection processes where required Support the development of the service and provide guidance to managing authoritiesRequirements Qualified Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Psychologist BIA qualification (valid and in date) Registered with the relevant professional body (e.g., Social Work England) Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience Experience completing DoLS assessments within a local authority setting Strong working knowledge of: Mental Capacity Act (2005) Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Relevant case law and Court of Protection processes Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills Ability to manage a complex caseload independently and meet deadlinesDesirable: Experience with Liquidlogic or similar case management systemsWhy Join? Competitive hourly rate of £32 umbrella Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced DoLS team Meaningful role contributing to the protection of vulnerable individuals' rights Ongoing training and professional developmentService Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to (url removed) £200 referral bonus available for any successful candidate you refer. £150 sign-up bonus for new candidates joining Service Care Solutions