Locum Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Qualified Social Worker

Locum Best Interest Assessor (BIA) / DoLS Assessor

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting experienced Best Interest Assessors (BIAs) to join a busy Adult Social Care service on a locum basis. Multiple vacancies are available, offering an excellent opportunity for qualified professionals with expertise in Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments.

This is a 6-month contract, working 36 hours per week, where you will undertake high-quality Best Interests Assessments to ensure individuals deprived of their liberty receive lawful, person-centred and proportionate care in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

Key Responsibilities

   
• Undertake Best Interest Assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
     

• Assess whether statutory criteria for authorisation are met in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
     

• Complete high-quality, legally compliant assessment reports within statutory timescales.
     

• Work collaboratively with care providers, health professionals, families and representatives to ensure individuals’ rights are upheld.
     

• Provide professional advice on mental capacity, deprivation of liberty and best interests decision-making.
     

• Maintain accurate case records and assessment documentation.
     

• Ensure practice reflects current legislation, case law and national guidance.

About You

You will be a qualified Best Interest Assessor with extensive knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS legislation. You will have excellent assessment, analytical and report-writing skills, together with the ability to work independently while managing a busy assessment workload.

Requirements

   
• Qualified Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Nurse or other eligible professional with current professional registration.
     

• Current Best Interest Assessor (BIA) qualification.
     

• Proven experience completing DoLS Best Interest Assessments.
     

• Excellent knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and relevant case law.
     

• Strong analytical, assessment and report-writing skills.
     

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to statutory deadlines.
     

• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.

Contract & Salary

   
• Job Title: Locum Best Interest Assessor (BIA) / DoLS Assessor
     

• Hours: 36 hours per week
     

• Contract: 6 Months
     

• Vacancies: 7 positions available
     

• Pay Rate: £250 per day
     

• Pay Band: £25.01–£27.50 (Rate Card Banding)
     

• Working Pattern: Full-time
     

• Start Date: ASAP

How to Apply

If you are a qualified Best Interest Assessor looking for your next locum opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Join a supportive Adult Social Care service where your expertise will help safeguard the rights and wellbeing of vulnerable adults. Apply using the form on the page.