Job Description

Are you a qualified Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Nurse or chartered Psychologist? Would you like to develop your skills and applied knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty?If the answer is yes, then Devon County Council Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Service have a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) post available which would offer an exciting career development opportunity for either a qualified BIA or a suitably qualified professional with 2 years post qualified experience who would like to undertake the specialist BIA training.
Main duties of the job
Once qualified BIAs working for Devon County Council DoLS Service are expected to:

• Have an extensive knowledge of the application of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in practice.
• Be able to formally record assessments to a high professional standard likely to withstand legal scrutiny, demonstrating the ability to analyse and evaluate complex information.

Training will be provided for the right candidate. This is an exciting opportunity to join the service and be at the forefront of rights-based practice for people who are deprived of their liberty.Flexible working arrangements and part time hours may be considered.
About us
What we can offer you
Please apply via Devon Jobs

• We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
• We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.
• Recognition of NHS continuous service for contractual annual leave purposes, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC Terms & Conditions)
• Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role please discuss at further at interview)
• Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• If you are currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon,subject to qualifying conditions and in exceptional circumstances,relocation support of up to 10,000, may be available. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply. Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.

Details
Date posted
24 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
38,626 to 42,708 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
F0011-25-8066
Job locations
Devon County Council
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
Job description
Job responsibilities
For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached. Please apply through the Devon Jobs link. Job description
Job responsibilities
For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached. Please apply through the Devon Jobs link.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant professional Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or
• Chartered Psychologist qualification recognised by the regulatory body.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant professional Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or
• Chartered Psychologist qualification recognised by the regulatory body.