Who are we looking for? 

Are you a qualified, enthusiastic, and experienced Best Interest Assessor (BIA) who is keen to use and develop your skills?

Are you passionate about working within the scope of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and about protecting and upholding the rights of some of York’s most vulnerable residents?

If so, we want to hear from you! 

We are currently looking to recruit a full-time Best Interest Assessor roles. This is an exciting opportunity to join our established, committed, and supportive Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards team.

You will have a relevant Social Work qualification and will be registered with Social Work England. You will also be a qualified Best Interest Assessor with relevant practice experience.

The role will involve undertaking assessments within the scope of the DoLS Code of Practice and submitting the necessary reports to the Supervisory Body. You will be able to:

• apply knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the related Code of Practice
• analyse complex information and make independent, professional decisions
• demonstrate excellent report writing and high level written and verbal communication skills
• engage effectively with a wide range of people including those using care services, carers and a wide range of professionals

Our principles/what do we do?

York Adult Social Care supports adults, families and informal carers who live in the city to live an enjoyable life as independently as possible.  Strengths-based practice underpins what we do and we're motivated by empowering people to find solutions that work for them, striving to listen and enable, rather than direct and prescribe.  Our approach focuses on the positive attributes of a person's life and of neighbourhoods, recognising the capacity, skills, knowledge and potential that individuals and communities possess.

Our teams listen to and support people to identify their outcomes, access personal and practical advice, information and support within their local communities and neighbourhoods to help them achieve their goals.  It is an exciting time to join us!

What do we offer you?

• Competitive salaries plus relocation expenses
• Up to 30 days annual leave entitlement plus an extra 5 days for foster carers
• Family friendly policies
• Assistance with travel to work expenses including discounted Park & Ride annual travel pass and 0% loans for train travel
• Local government pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• Salary sacrifice AVC
• Comprehensive staff benefits package

For further information visit: Working in adult social care

We are not currently licenced to sponsor employees for visas, therefore are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

This role is suitable as a job share opportunity.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Lynne Kendrew (DoLS Team Manager) at lynne.kendrew@york.gov.uk or on 07742766137.

Closing date: Sunday 28 July 2024 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 12 August 2024