Best Interest Assessor - Adult Social Care

• Carry out assessments that ensure any deprivation of liberty is necessary, proportionate and lawful.
• Champion individuals human rights, ensuring they are supported and represented.
• Enable people to challenge their care arrangements in the Court of Protection making your work both meaningful and impactful.

• Specialist training for candidates who demonstrate a detailed practice experience, knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 during the recruitment process.
• A chance to be at the forefront of rights-based practice.
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• A supportive team environment where your expertise is valued.

• We are committed to yourcontinuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
• 26 days annual leaveper year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.
• Recognition of NHS continuous servicefor contractual annual leave purposes, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC Terms & Conditions)
• Flexible working opportunitiesare available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role please discuss at further at interview)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme- more information can be found on thePeninsula Pensions website.
• Access to our confidentialEmployee Assistance Programme available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.
• Discounts from local and high street retailersthrough the Devon Discounts scheme.
• As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK.

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Desirable

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• Do you have current Right to Work in the UK?
• Do you have current Right to Work in the UK?

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Desirable

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.