Best Interest Assessor

If you have a passion for supporting individual with Learning Disabilities and there support networks and have an interest in ensuring the corrct frameworks are in place when supporting in community settings, The Specialist Health Community Leaning Disability Team are looking to appoint a Best Interest Assessor in order the lead and support the applications to the Court of Protection under the Deprivations of Liberty frame work.,

• To coordinate DPT LD contribution to the Deprivation of Liberty Service
• Act as a focal point for DPT LD, BIA/D)Lss and other mental capacity issues
• Provide high quality Deprivation of Liberty Assessment and advice service based on the Mental Capacity Act legislation and DPTs policies and objectives.
• Raise awareness on MCA and DOLS issues in DPT LD services
• Carry out DOL Assessments within the appropriate timescales across a range of service users in various locations (mainly hospitals and care homes) and to complete all appropriate recording of these assessments.
  
  We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

About Devon Partnership Trust We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do