Job Summary
Advert Start Date:
23/04/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 07/05/2025 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House
Salary:
£45,718 to £49794
Further Information
All about the role
Here at Peterborough City Council, our Adult Social Care teams play a critical role in safeguarding the rights of the most vulnerable members of our community. For this reason, an exciting opportunity has arisen within Peterborough City Council for an individual with the right experience, training and people skills to join our Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team. As a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) working at a senior grade, you must be driven, be able to manage your caseload effectively taking the initiative to prioritise your work and positively represent Peterborough City Council whilst going about your daily duties.
Based at Sand Martin House, Peterborough, you will be part of our outstanding Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards Team. Sharing in our person-centred approach, you will preserve the rights of vulnerable adults who live in 24-hour accommodation who receive care, who are assessed as not having mental capacity to decide on where to reside for their care needs.
Above all, it will be your job to respect the qualities, abilities and background of every individual. You will promote the rights, dignity and self-determination of individuals who might be deprived of their liberty, ensuring that their care provision is the least restrictive option.
You will work closely within the Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act and recent case law legislation. And you will ensure that all assessments and authorisations are completed in a timely manner, following the correct processes.
All about You
You hold a Best Interests Assessor qualification
You have experience authorising Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards or be willing to undergo the one-day authoriser training.
You will bring a high standard of report writing and IT skills.
You demonstrate a strong commitment to the principles of the Mental Capacity Act and knowledge of current legislation and guidance.
All About Our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
Access to car lease scheme
Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
All About Our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk, we will work with you to meet your needs.
We proudly serve the vibrant and diverse communities of Peterborough and are committed to reflecting this diversity within our team. A diverse workforce benefits everyone – our employees, the organisation, and the communities we serve.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.