Best Interest Assessor - Preston, United Kingdom - Lancashire County Council

Lancashire County Council
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Preston, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary £36,298 - £41,496 Per annum | Full time | Permanent | 18.5 hours per week | County Hall Preston |


We are currently recruiting


4 full time Best Interest Assessors and one part time Best Interest Assessor to work within the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DoLS) team in Adult Social Care at Lancashire County Council.

The posts will be based across the county although predominantly needed to cover North and East Lancashire.

We are looking for new talent to join an empathetic and empowering team of individuals.

This role will provide an opportunity for you to make a positive impact to the lives of people who are potentially deprived of their liberty.

You will need to have a proactive approach and friendly demeanour, with an ability to implement your previous knowledge and skills whilst remaining approachable and reliable.

Working with a broad spectrum of people and specialists, striving to achieve the best possible outcomes that safeguard people's human rights.

Your role will consist of completing Best Interest Assessments with people who are predominantly in care homes and hospitals.
You must have a Professional Qualification and be registered with relevant Professional Body (Social Work England, HCPC) and have a Best Interest Assessor Certificate (refresher training will be available)


What we are looking for

Passion - you'll be passionate about making a difference to all individuals you come into contact with, wanting to provide a superior service displaying optimism and transparency - you will be consulting with people who may lack mental capacity and their families, therefore excellent communication is key. We want you to have the confidence to balance key information and be able to record details accurately and concisely, therefore ICT competency is required.


Challenge - no two days are the same in this line of work, so your problem-solving skills will be put to the test. You will need to respond quickly and flexibly to changes in your working day. Adult Social Care is changing in terms of legislation, processes, and procedures and therefore we want you to embrace new challenges. You will be looking at care plans with a strength-based focus, preventing and reducing risk of harm to individuals, so you will need have excellent decision-making skills, when weighing up what is necessary and proportionate.


Supportive - you'll be working in a well-established and supportive team, reaping the benefits of a nurturing work environment. You will need to work independently, so you must be motivated and have the confidence to do so; we expect in-depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Human Rights Act, and relevant social care legislations. This level of specialism, coupled with an outstanding work ethic is the perfect combination we require for our service; being able to do what you have been trained to do and putting your skills to good use, will be incredibly rewarding.


There is potential for career progression, and we will welcome you with an effective and comprehensive induction process and provide regular supervision - if you are new to LCC, you will be enrolled onto the Social Care Academy, which is a great opportunity to learn about the wider Council and ASC Vision.


Why join us

Benefits:

A plethora of discounts & benefits from: generous leave allowance, enrolment into Local Government Pension scheme, dog care, day care to days out or in, log cabins by Snowdon or holidays abroad, pampering and fitness for your mind, body & soul, long service awards, Medicash, support groups, cycle to work schemes and eye tests plus many more.


Development:
support and continuous professional development provided throughout your career with us.

To achieve the job satisfaction you've always wanted, we provide time for supportive reflective supervision, with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.


Inclusivity:

we embrace diversity and recognise that personal and family requirements can change, so flexible working arrangements can be discussed if required.


  • Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat: _

Nick Clifton on or Maire Delaney on or Laura Kirkham on

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

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