Sara Mason

• Collaborated with Mental Health Assessor to evaluate mental capacity in complex cases.
• Executed DOLS assessments with sensitivity to race, faith, belief, disability, age, and culture.
• Engaged stakeholders concerned with individual welfare, even in hostile situations.
• Identified legally appointed decision-makers and assessed validity of advance decisions.
• Promoted rights and dignity of individuals, enabling input on decisions affecting their quality of life.
• Articulated DOLS process and role of BIA within assessments.
• Determined occurrences of deprivation of liberty and its alignment with best interests.
• Balanced autonomy with safety considerations while promoting individual choice.

• Conducted Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Assessments as Best Interests Assessor under Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Completed Best Interests Assessments, identifying restrictions and risks while considering individuals' wishes.
• Ensured compliance with Mental Capacity Act 2005 and DoLS Code of Practice during assessments.
• Collaborated directly with adults, families, and relevant paid Representatives for Personal Representation.
• Guided Managing Authorities in completing ADASS Forms accurately and understanding their responsibilities.
• Participated in duty rota to manage safeguarding concerns and provide advice on Deprivation of Liberty issues.
• Facilitated colleague understanding of Deprivation of Liberty, safeguarding, and Mental Capacity Act matters.
• Applied relevant legislation to practice, including Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, and Human Rights Act 1998.

• Conducted Care Act Assessments using strengths-based and person-centred approaches to achieve desired outcomes for clients.
• Developed strong relationships with clients, families, and carers to enhance support. Collaborated with various agencies to promote safety and rights of adults with learning disabilities.
• Applied relevant legislation, including Care Act 2014 and Mental Health Act 1983, to practice.
• Raised safeguarding concerns through reporting systems and attended strategy meetings as required.
• Managed a complex caseload of over 30 clients, ensuring current assessment and care plans.
• Completed timely evidence-based reports for Court of Protection matters and Mental Health Tribunals.
• Chaired best interest meetings following Mental Capacity Assessments to address client needs.