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The primary role of a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) is to complete the Mental Capacity Assessment and Best Interest Assessment steps within the DoLs process. Mental Capacity Assessment
Prior to assessment, the BIA will need to ensure that all appropriate preparations have been made to ensure the correct and smooth running of the assessment. As part of this, the BIA will need to:
Establish context relevant to the decision being addressed by consulting relevant individuals and reviewing care plans.
Ask staff the best time of day to engage with the relevant person to optimise capacity.
Identify and plan for accessibility requirements, such as hearing, vision, communication and understanding
The BIA may also need to produce suitable resources to support accessibility.
Coordinate interpreters as required.
Speak with the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA), if an IMCA has been assigned to the case.
Identify the initial relevant questions to guide the assessment interviewCaritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy