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This is an exciting opportunity for an Advanced or Specialist Practitioner /Mental Capacity Act Advisor to join our supportive and friendly MCA team. This is a permanent full time post – 37 hours per week.
We are looking for motivated people who have an advanced knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, alongside an ability to read and interpret case law and changes to legal thinking in this dynamic space.
You will be required to be an experienced Best Interest Assessor who also has an advanced and up to date knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Care Act 2014.
A sound understanding of safeguarding is also essential. You will be required to scrutinize the work of others, so you need to be legally literate, a competent proof-reader and able to provide an educational and supportive role to colleagues both within Dorset Council and with other partner agencies.
You will be expected to give advice both on the phone and via email, you may be asked to attend multi-agency risk management meetings, peer forums and legal meetings representing Dorset Council. You will need to be willing and competent to write and deliver training both online and on a face-to-face basis, as well as provide peer support and supervision to BIAs. As the team is undergoing a period of transformation you will need to be flexible and willing to adapt as the role becomes defined through the process. A requirement to work in the office base at County Hall for two days per week is expected.
We are looking for forward thinking and motivated individuals who enjoy working with the Mental Capacity Act, and who see that this is legislation which can and does change the lives of vulnerable people. A willingness to skilfully challenge other professionals as well as maintaining a high standard of personal learning is essential.
Further Information
For further information please contact Joanne Myers, MCA Team Manager on 01305 762427.
This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.
See our policy on safeguarding children and young people.
See our adult safeguarding policy.
At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.
We
- provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents
- work in partnership to make a real difference
- value every role and the impact it has on our communities
- support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
You Will
- be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
- have access to a range of benefits and support
- have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.
This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.
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