Best Interests Assessor (DoLS)

Best Interests Assessor (DoLS)

An exciting opportunity has become available to work within the MCA/DoLS Team in the Adults Safeguarding service. The position is for 1.0 FTE (37 hours) per week over a Monday - Friday working pattern.

About you

You will be a qualified Social Worker and Best Interests Assessor with experience of working within Adult Social Care and a strong commitment to promoting the rights, wellbeing and independence of vulnerable adults. You will have experience of undertaking complex assessments, managing risk, and working within the framework of the Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding legislation and relevant social care policy. You will be confident making evidence-based decisions, managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions.

You will possess excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills, enabling you to work effectively with individuals, families, health colleagues and partner agencies. Strong organisational skills, professional resilience and the ability to maintain accurate records and manage a varied workload are essential. You will be a collaborative team player who is committed to supporting colleagues, contributing to service development and embracing opportunities for learning and improvement.

Importantly, you will share Cheshire East Council's values of Flexibility, Innovation, Responsibility, Service and Teamwork. You will be adaptable, solution-focused and committed to delivering excellent outcomes for adults and their carers, while working with integrity, respect and compassion in everything you do.

The successful candidate will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England, with experience working within a statutory Adult Social Care setting.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of the Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding adults and person-centred assessment and care planning.
• Experience of working with adults with a wide range of needs, including mental health, physical disability, dementia, learning disability, substance misuse and complex social circumstances.
• Excellent assessment, analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage risk and make sound professional judgements.
• Effective communication, negotiation and partnership-working skills, enabling positive relationships with individuals, families and multi-agency professionals.
• The ability to manage a varied workload, maintain accurate records and work effectively within a performance-focused environment.
• A commitment to Cheshire East Council's values of Flexibility, Innovation, Responsibility, Service and Teamwork, with a passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable adults.