Job Introduction
Role Purpose
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This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Best Interest Assessor to join BCP Council's DoLS team on a permanent basis. Given the delay in the implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards, we are focussing on developing our DoLS service and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the transformation to ensure we are providing quality services to our residents.
Main Responsibilities
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You will be undertaking assessments under the DoLS legislation, contributing to our Duty service - triaging referrals, and providing support and guidance around DoLS and the MCA to practitioners in the BCP area. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the running and delivery of BIA forums and will have regular supervision.
The Ideal Candidate
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You must hold a Best Interest Assessor qualification under the DoLS, and ideally you will have experience of undertaking DoLS assessments. If successful, you will join a creative and highly motivated team of practitioners and managers who work positively to promote the human rights of adults across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
For an informal discussion, please contact Esther Donald, MCA and DoLS Service Manager: esther.donald@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or 01202 127031.
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here >
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024.
DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
