The role is fast paced and involves responding to requests for urgent and standard authorisations, completing high quality best interests assessments and offering expert advice and guidance in relation to the statutory requirements arising from the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) legal framework, its associated process and procedures.
The post holder will also be required to act as a Link Worker with Managing Authorities, offering expert advice and guidance to stakeholders and ensuring application triage is in person to assess risk and help prioritise the most urgent assessments. DoLS Team BIAs provide mentoring support to Adult Social Care staff and Social Work students in relation to the statutory requirements arising from the MCA/DoLS.
The Team are passionate about protecting the human rights of the citizens of Middlesbrough and case work can be both challenging and rewarding.
Applications are invited from individuals who have:
A professional registration (Social Work England, NMC, HCPC)
Best Interests Assessor qualification
Experience of working in the area of MCA 2005
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
An enthusiasm to work with vulnerable adults, their families, carers and advocates Middlesbrough Council is a supportive employer offering excellent terms of service including a blended working environment where appropriate and a generous annual leave allowance.
We offer regular supervision and training opportunities, such as Practice Educator, to support your development. New staff joining our Council can expect a warm welcome from colleagues, as well as a workplace buddy and full induction process.