Community DoLS Assessor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Awst 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £38,682.00 i £46,580.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Bristol, BS1 6AG |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | D9461-25-0018 |
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To prepare all supporting documentation for Community DoLS applications under the Re X Streamlined Procedure and in particular capacity assessments and best interests decision-making, ensuring all interested parties are consulted and where appropriate identifying the need/making an appropriate referral for an IMCA/Rule 1.2 Representative. Be responsible for a caseload of Community DoLS cases as allocated by the Senior MCA and DoLS Manager. Liaise with families and care providers in an appropriate manner, providing advice and support regarding the Community DoLS process whilst maintaining independence and ensuring the service user is at the centre of all decisions made. To undertake assessments of capacity and best interests decision-making in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 on any case known to the ICB and record them to a high professional standard, that will withstand legal challenges. Identify cases that require welfare applications to be made to the Court of Protection. To support colleagues within the ICB in matters relating to mental capacity and best interests decision-making and provide advice and guidance as required. To support the Senior MCA and DoLS Manager to embed a gold standard MCA practice in all ICB activities. Provide support during the transition from the current Community DoLS arrangements to the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), in accordance with the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 and its Code of Practice, when implementation is confirmed by the Government. Participate in project activity and lead on specific projects or pieces of work on behalf of the Senior MCA and DoLS Manager, taking responsibility for the achievement of outcomes within required timescales. Work with colleagues to ensure that appropriate knowledge is shared within the team. Act as advocate for complex and vulnerable service users. Undertake steps to provide or develop care plans where appropriate in consultation with other professionals. To work in a collaborative manner with Health & Social care colleagues across the ICB footprint in the best interest of the service users. To work in collaboration with all relevant agencies including Advocates/IMCAs. To work with the Senior MCA and DoLS Manager to ensure that renewal of Community DoLS orders are carried out within the identified timescale. Participate in the research projects, as required, ensuring that any beneficial results are implemented on an agreed basis. Ensure that robust systems for communication within the team are followed. Maintain clear and concise and up to date records of care, in line with approved standards. Proactively raise issues and provide solutions in partnership with other colleagues in relation to change management, working across teams and/or agencies to enhance seamless care. To assist the Senior MCA and DoLS Manager in the management and conduct of Court of Protection cases. To assist the Senior MCA and DoLS Manager in developing and delivering on-going multidisciplinary training on MCA and DoL matters as and when required.