Job Description

Best Interests Assessor

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Closing date:

04/11/2025

Reference:

REQ106317


37 hours / Permanent
39,152 - 40,777 *
Penmorfa, Aberaeron
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
Are you passionate about supporting and safeguarding the rights of vulnerable individuals?



We are recruiting for a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) to join our small and dedicated Mental Capacity Act Team. The post is full-time and permanent.



About the role:



You will undertake BIA assessments on behalf of Ceredigion in care homes within the county and neighbouring counties and complete thorough and legally compliant assessments to a very high standard. You will be assessing vulnerable adults which requires excellent communication, assessment and analytical skills and a commitment to a person-centred, rights-based approach.



Key responsibilities:


BIA for DoLS

About you:


professional qualification in social work, occupational therapy, nursing or psychology and be registered with the relevant professional body at least two years post-qualificaton experience trained as a BIA or hold a BIA qualification with experience of undertaking BIA assessments for DoLS excellent understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and associated Schedule A1, codes of practice and regulations for DoLS in Wales

Why Join Us?


work in a close-knit, supportive team in a scenic rural community flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance ongoing professional development and training generous local government pension scheme and benefits

We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:


Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location. Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.

and Person Specification



For further information please contact: Emma Clarke - Emma.clarke@ceredigion.gov.uk



Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.


We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require

an

Enhanced

DBS

check.

Please note

that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.


What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work

Porth Cynnal - Specialist Through Age Services

Porth Cynnal provides intensive and specialist through-age assessment, care planning and review for those in need of longer term or complex care and support including quality assurance checks court and statutory interventions.



The service consists of the following teams:


Planned Care: Adults and Children's Care and Support and Statutory Interventions' Teams Extended Support: Adult and Children's Disability Team & Mental Capacity Specialist Support Team Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse Team, Youth Justice Statutory Team and IFSS/Edge of Care Team Mental Wellbeing: Mental Health and AMHP Team, School Counselling Team Safeguarding & Quality Improvement: Adult and Children's Safeguarding Team, Independent Reviewing and Quality Assurance Team

Penmorfa

Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.

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Aberaeron

Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.