At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct person-centred assessments to ensure individuals' best interests are met.
- Company: Join the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, a vibrant and innovative council.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a transformation journey focused on compassionate care and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Best Interest Assessor and knowledge of relevant legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 46355 - 50446 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Best Interest Assessor to join our DoLS Team! This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £46,355 – £50,446 per annum.
About us: The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority – takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse. Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Best Interest Assessor to join our DoLS team.
The role: Working closely with adults across RBWM, you will fulfil the duties and responsibilities of Senior Best Interest Assessor (BIA) based within the DoLS Team, completing comprehensive person centred assessments to a high standard, determining whether applications made by Managing Authorities to deprive a person of their liberty meet the legal criterion and are in the person’s best interests, as outlined in the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Code of Practice and subsequent case law.
Why now? It’s a great time to join RBWM. We’ve started our transformation journey—Living Well Together—a vision shaped by staff that’s about helping residents live well and enabling our teams to work well together in a connected, compassionate, and forward-thinking environment. We’re investing in new roles, new technology, and enhanced learning and development to support our teams and improve outcomes.
Our latest staff survey shows:
- 92% of colleagues feel their work is meaningful
- 87% say their line manager demonstrates the council’s values
But don’t just take our word for it—watch our staff videos to hear directly from our teams about what it’s like to work here: Adult social care careers | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.
Senior Best Interest Assessor (DoLS Team) in Thatcham employer: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
North Yorkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a Strategic Occupational Health Partner, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workforce health while benefiting from ongoing development opportunities in a collaborative environment dedicated to public health.
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Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
