Best Interests Assessor – Devon – £250 per Assessment – Adult Social Care

Are you a qualified Best Interests Assessor looking for a flexible opportunity in the Devon area? We are working with a reputable local authority to source experienced professionals to undertake Best Interests Assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled practitioners who want to contribute to safeguarding adults at risk, while managing their own workload and assessments.

• Undertaking statutory responsibilities under the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) legal framework.

• Completing holistic assessments that balance risk and protective factors, incorporating input from service users, informal networks, and professional agencies.

• Convening and chairing multi-disciplinary meetings to inform legal decisions.

• Providing detailed, legally robust recommendations supported by concise and accurate documentation.

• Collaborating effectively with team members and partner agencies to promote integrated care.

• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation and national guidance relevant to Best Interests Assessor practice.

• Registered professional (Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Chartered Psychologist).

• Qualified as a Best Interests Assessor.

• Experience conducting assessments within adult social care settings and working in multi-agency environments.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage a caseload of complex assessments and work autonomously.

• Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS, and associated legal frameworks.

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm

• Start Date: ASAP – 4 weeks

• Contract Duration: 3–6 months ongoing

• Pay: £250 per completed assessment

• Location: Devon area (various locations across the county)

• You will be working with a dedicated recruitment consultant who truly understands the mental health sector.

• Access roles throughout the UK in both locum and permanent capacity.

• Market-leading referral scheme and prompt weekly payments.

• Compliance and onboarding support throughout your placement.

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