Adult's Social Worker - Learning Disability

Reed; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Best Interest Assessor. The role focuses on assessing deprivation of liberty and ensuring it is in the person's best interests. Candidates must be Qualified Social Workers with at least 3 years of experience. The position offers a pay rate of £30 per hour and various benefits including dedicated support and options for payroll.

Benefits

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

Free CV building and Interview support

Weekly payroll

CPD contributions

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 3 years Post Qualifying experience as a social worker.

Responsibilities

• Assess whether a deprivation of liberty is occurring or likely.
• Determine necessity and proportion of the deprivation.
• Meet the person being assessed and consult with relevant stakeholders.
• Produce detailed reports documenting findings and recommendations.

Skills

Assessment of deprivation of liberty

Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act

Synthesis of complex information

Professional decision-making

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Our Client, Blackburn Council, is seeking a Best Interest Assessor to joint heir team!

Fantastic payrate of £30 per hour!

Are you an Adults Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities

• The core duty is to assess whether a deprivation of liberty is occurring or is likely to occur, and to determine if it is necessary and proportionate.
• BIAs must integrate their knowledge of the MCA to understand if the person lacks the capacity to make the relevant decision.
• A primary focus is to decide if the proposed deprivation of liberty is in the person\'s best interests.
• This involves meeting the person being assessed, reviewing their needs, wishes, and strengths, and consulting with relevant people such as family members and other professionals.
• The role requires a deep understanding and integration of the legal framework surrounding the MCA and DoLS.
• BIAs must synthesize complex information to make professional, independent, and ethical decisions based on evidence and differing views.
• They are responsible for producing detailed reports that document their findings, assessments, and recommendations.
• BIAs make recommendations to reduce the need for deprivation of liberty or to lessen its impact on the individual.
• Keeping detailed and accurate records of their assessments and decisions is a crucial aspect of the role.

Requirements

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
• Must have minimum of 3 years Post Qualifying experience working as a social worker

Benefits of working through Reed

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!