Job Title: Associate Mental Capacity Assessor
Location: London, Oxfordshire, North East of England
Company: Gain Capacity Experts Ltd
Job Type: Freelance/Associate Basis
About Us:
Gain Capacity Experts Ltd is a leading provider of independent mental capacity assessments, supporting legal professionals, Court of Protection solicitors, and private clients. We specialise in robust assessments for complex cases, ensuring that decisions are made in the best interests of individuals lacking capacity.
Role Overview:
We are seeking experienced professionals to join our team as Associate Mental Capacity Assessors in the south of England. The role involves conducting comprehensive mental capacity assessments and preparing expert reports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct mental capacity assessments for a range of decisions, including financial management, property affairs, testamentary capacity, and health & welfare.
- Prepare high-quality, court-compliant reports following the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and relevant case law.
- We support you to liaise with legal professionals, families, and deputies to gather relevant case information.
- Provide expert witness testimony in legal proceedings where necessary.
- Ensure all assessments are carried out with professionalism, impartiality, and adherence to legal and ethical standards.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, or other relevant professional with experience in mental capacity assessments.
- Strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Court of Protection, and relevant legal frameworks(e.g., Banks v Goodfellow).
- Excellent report-writing skills, with the ability to produce structured, evidence-based, and legally defensible reports.
- Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Access to a car for travel (required for face-to-face assessments).
Desirable:
- Previous experience working with Court of Protection solicitors.
- Experience conducting retrospective capacity assessments and forensic reviews of complex cases.
- Knowledge of best interest decision-making frameworks and undue influence assessments.
Benefits:
- Competitive fee-per-assessment structure.
- Flexible working arrangements – remote and field-based assessments.
- Opportunity to work on diverse and high-profile cases.
- Professional development opportunities and support.
How to Apply:
If you have the expertise and commitment to deliver high-quality mental capacity assessments, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience to [email protected].
Job Type: Part-time
Experience:
- Mental Capacity Act: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- NMC registered or equivalent for social worker or GMC (Required)
Work Location: In person
