Advanced Practitioner

Location:

Oldbury Salary: 50,908 - 56,293 per year Employment:
Full time Category:
Social Work Posted:
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Apply:  Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Grade/Salary:
Grade H Contract Type:
Fixed 2 Years

Location:

Oldbury Council House Hours per week: 37 hours and 18.5 hours Join Our Dynamic DoLS Team Advanced Practitioner / Best Interest Assessor 2 Full-Time Posts & 1 Part-Time Post Fixed Term Contract (2 Years) Are you passionate about championing the rights of people who may lack capacity and driving excellence in Mental Capacity Act practice? We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Advanced Practitioners / Best Interest Assessors (BIAs) to join our dedicated and ambitious Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a fast-paced, rewarding service where you will not only undertake high-quality Best Interests Assessments but also influence and strengthen Mental Capacity Act practice across the wider organisation and partnership network. You can learn more about what it means to work for Adult Social Care in Sandwell here:
About the Role As an Advanced Practitioner / Best Interest Assessor, you will work within a demanding and supportive team environment to:
Complete complex and high-quality Best Interests Assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards framework. Provide professional leadership and expert advice on the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS. Support and develop practitioners across the service to improve MCA understanding and application. Design and deliver training, workshops, learning events and reflective practice sessions. Facilitate MCA and DoLS surgeries, offering guidance and problem-solving support.

Promote effective joint working with internal teams, providers and external partners. Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the development of best practice across adult social care services. About You You will:
We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic professionals who:
Hold a Best Interest Assessor qualification. Have significant knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Demonstrate strong assessment, analytical and decision-making skills. Are confident in coaching, mentoring and developing others. Can build positive relationships and influence practice across teams and partner organisations. Thrive in a busy environment and are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred outcomes.

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and Supporting Statement to .uk

Please note:

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. When applying, please refer to the supporting documents attached. If you require any assistance with your application or experience difficulties applying, please contact our Resourcing Team on  or email .ukFind out more about working with Sandwell Council, our recruitment process, and benefits here:
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We offer a competitive and rewarding package including:
Dedicated support through 4 weekly supervision sessions A comprehesive and robust induction programme Strong and accessible managerial support Opportunities to influence and shape MCA and DoLS practice across the organisation A collaborative and welcoming team culture Meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference to people's lives The council provides an extensive corporate learning and development program, featuring management development courses, employee wellbeing workshops, and training tailored to specific job roles.

A competitive leave allowance. Hybrid working arrangements and a flexitime system…