Best Interest Assessor - Adult Social Care
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Devon County Council Best Interest Assessor - Adult Social Care
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference!
Due to the expansion of our Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Service, we are offering full-time and part-time opportunities for passionate professionals who want to make an impact.
Are you a Registered Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Nurse, or Chartered Psychologist with at least two years post-qualifying experience?
Do you have an excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and want to develop this further?
If so, Devon County Councils DoLS Service would love to hear from you!
We have several Best Interests Assessor (BIA) roles availableperfect for either:
- Qualified BIAs looking for their next challenge, or
- For the right candidate, youll play a vital role in protecting peoples rights. You will: with an existing detailed knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) along with the necessary skills and experience required to undertake the specialist BIA training.
Main duties of the job
As a Best Interests Assessor, youll play a vital role in protecting peoples rights. You will:
- 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.
What We Offer
- 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.
About us
This is more than a jobits an opportunity to shape practice, uphold rights, and make a real difference in peoples lives.
What we can offer you
- 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.
Details
Date posted
24 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£39,862 to £44,075 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
F0011-26-0454
Job locations
County Hall
Topsham Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 4QD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
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Desirable
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Screening Questions
Essential
- Do you have current Right to Work in the UK?
- Do you have current Right to Work in the UK?
Qualifications
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.
Experience
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.
Screening Questions
Essential
- Do you have current Right to Work in the UK?
- Do you have current Right to Work in the UK?
Qualifications
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Devon County Council
Address
County Hall
Topsham Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 4QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Devon County Council
Address
County Hall
Topsham Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 4QD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Katherine Beattie
07891140885
Details
Date posted
24 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£39,862 to £44,075 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
F0011-26-0454
Job locations
County Hall
Topsham Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 4QD
United Kingdom
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