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Job details Job reference VAC004553 Date posted 06/09/2023 Application closing date 20/09/2023 Location City Hall College Green City Centre Bristol BS1 5TR Salary BG11: \xc2\xa335,411-\xc2\xa337,261 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Social Care Attachments

DoLS Best Interest Assessor (Social Worker) Job description

Four Full-Time, Permanent Positions

The Bristol City Council Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) team is recruiting qualified Best Interest Assessors (BIAs). The team consists of a core team of BIAs who carry out the majority of the DoLS assessments for Bristol City Council.

You will have a sound knowledge of the principles and application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards; and will demonstrate strong professional values when assessing and putting in place safeguards to promote service users\xe2\x80\x99 Human Rights. Experience of effective multi-professional working with internal and external stakeholders is required.

You must have good assessment skills, which includes the ability to interact professionally with interested parties to collate and analyse information to reach and record defensible decisions. You will receive reflective supervision and guidance from the qualified Senior Practitioners / Team Manager based within the team.

With the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) replacing DoLS in the near future, the framework for authorising arrangements amounting to a deprivation of liberty will change. To implement this a change process will need to be undertaken in the team. Support will be available to you during the change process and where appropriate, colleagues will also be supported to access conversion training to become an LPS Approved Mental Capacity Professional.

We offer excellent professional support including:

• Opportunities for professional development and learning, and support to maintain your professional registration.
• Good quality and regular supervision.
• An extensive induction programme to understand fully the values of Bristol City Council.
• Opportunities for career progression including our Stepping Up leadership development programme which aims to unlock potential and develop talent of future leaders from under-represented groups and contribute to a more diverse leadership landscape.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice \xe2\x80\x93 mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you will receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you will be working in a supportive environment where you will have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you will need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Please note this role is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance.

For further information please e-mail Zara Shyadehi, DoLS Team Manager:

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Asian and Male candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

Job title DoLS Best Interest Assessor (Social Worker) Job reference VAC004553 Date posted 06/09/2023 Application closing date 20/09/2023 Location City Hall College Green City Centre Bristol BS1 5TR Salary BG11: \xc2\xa335,411-\xc2\xa337,261 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Social Care Attachments Job description

Four Full-Time, Permanent Positions

The Bristol City Council Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) team is recruiting qualified Best Interest Assessors (BIAs). The team consists of a core team of BIAs who carry out the majority of the DoLS assessments for Bristol City Council.

You will have a sound knowledge of the principles and application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards; and will demonstrate strong professional values when assessing and putting in place safeguards to promote service users\xe2\x80\x99 Human Rights. Experience of effective multi-professional working with internal and external stakeholders is required.

You must have good assessment skills, which includes the ability to interact professionally with interested parties to collate and analyse information to reach and record defensible decisions. You will receive reflective supervision and guidance from the qualified Senior Practitioners / Team Manager based within the team.

With the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) replacing DoLS in the near future, the framework for authorising arrangements amounting to a deprivation of liberty will change. To implement this a change process will need to be undertaken in the team. Support will be available to you during the change process and where appropriate, colleagues will also be supported to access conversion training to become an LPS Approved Mental Capacity Professional.

We offer excellent professional support including:

• Opportunities for professional development and learning, and support to maintain your professional registration.
• Good quality and regular supervision.
• An extensive induction programme to understand fully the values of Bristol City Council.
• Opportunities for career progression including our Stepping Up leadership development programme which aims to unlock potential and develop talent of future leaders from under-represented groups and contribute to a more diverse leadership landscape.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice \xe2\x80\x93 mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you will receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you will be working in a supportive environment where you will have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you will need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Please note this role is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance.

For further information please e-mail Zara Shyadehi, DoLS Team Manager:

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Asian and Male candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

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