Senior Interest Assessor - DoLS

Senior Best Interests Assessor – DoLS

Contract
: 12 months
Location
:
Home based and Hereford once a week
Hours
: 37
Salary
: £40,777 – £45,091 per annum
Closing date
: 04.05.2026

Support senior operational leadership of the DoLS service, including quality assurance, supervision, practice scrutiny, authorisation processes, and guidance on the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS and relevant case law.

• Exercise senior source of advice on the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS and relevant case law.
• Support the AMHP, DoLS & EDT services Manager with a robust authorisation process for DoLS, scrutinising completed DoLS assessments submitted by doctors and Best Interests Assessors, ensuring they are legally robust, defensible and ready for authorisation.
• Provide professional supervision and practice guidance to BIAs.
• Support effective workflow, allocation and prioritisation of cases.
• Contribute to service development, policy updates and procedural guidance.
• Deputise for the service manager as required.
• Participate in DoLS Forums.

• Qualified Best Interests Assessor with at least 2 years of BIA practice and experience of assessing a range of client groups.
• Strong commitment to protecting human rights, with extensive knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS, The Care Act and safeguarding.

• Competitive salary range of £40,777 – £45,091.
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Clear career progression pathways.
• Annual leave: 31 days pro rata plus bank holidays and option to purchase an additional 10 days.
• Flexible working, including job‑sharing, part‑time hours and agile working.
• Employee Assistance Programme and support for professional membership fees.
• Access to a wider benefits scheme including retail, leisure, holiday and health perks.

If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: [email protected].

• Candidates who indicate a disability – part of the “Disability Confident” scheme.
• Candidates who are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist – part of the “Armed Forces Covenant.”
• Candidates who are a Herefordshire care leaver – part of the “care leaver” commitment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Position subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For questions or an informal chat, email [email protected]. To apply, upload a CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role.