Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults across Staffordshire?

We are looking for a dedicated and qualified Best Interests Assessor (BIAs) to join our dynamic team. 

The DOLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) team at Staffordshire County Council operates in a fast-paced environment, responding to requests for DOLS authorisations from care homes and hospitals. Based in Stafford, our team plays a crucial role in ensuring that individuals' rights are protected across the county.

As a Best Interests Assessor within the DOLS team of Adult Social Work and Safeguarding, you'll have the chance to further develop your skills and knowledge while ensuring that people throughout Staffordshire have access to the statutory safeguards they deserve.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults
• Further develop your skills and expertise in a supportive environment
• Work with a diverse and dedicated team committed to upholding human rights

Key Responsibilities:

• Completing Best Interests Assessments with accuracy and compassion
• Undertaking triage and duty BIA functions
• Authorising DOLS applications to safeguard individuals' rights

We're seeking committed and self-motivated BIAs who can demonstrate a track record of well-established practice in succinct and reliable assessment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across the county are essential.

If you're passionate about safeguarding vulnerable adults we encourage you to apply. Before submitting your application, we welcome informal discussions to learn more about the role and our team. Please contact Peter Hampton 07815826574.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to ensuring the well-being and rights of individuals across Staffordshire. Apply now and help us make a positive impact!

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. 

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. 

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. 

As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.