Best Interest Assessor

Charles Hunter Associates; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A social work recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) Social Worker for their Safeguarding team. The role involves assessing vulnerable adults and determining outcomes in their best interests while working within legal frameworks. Candidates must hold a relevant social work qualification and have at least 2 years post-qualification experience. The position offers £300 per assessment and requires a valid UK driving licence. A supportive management structure and skill development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

£300 per assessment

Umbrella or PAYE payment options

Supportive management structure

Skill set enhancement opportunities

Parking available onsite/nearby

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in adult's social work.
• Previous experience working as a Best Interest Assessor.
• Ability to work independently in assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine outcomes for individuals in their best interests.
• Work within legal frameworks to ensure lawful care plans.
• Safeguard individuals' rights, dignity, and wellbeing.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Experience as a Best Interest Assessor

Understanding of legal frameworks for safeguarding

Valid UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

We are currently looking for a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) Social Worker to join our Safeguarding team.

This role required a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.

About the team

This team is responsible for protecting vulnerable adults aged 18 and over within the local community whose safety and welfare may be at risk. As a Best Interest Assessor (BIA), your role is to independently assess and determine what outcome is in the individual's best interests. This includes working within relevant legal frameworks to ensure that appropriate, lawful, and proportionate care plans are in place to safeguard the individual's rights, dignity, and wellbeing.

About you

Having previous experience working as a BIA is key to be successful for this role. It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years experience within adult's social work in order to be considered for this role. A valid UK driving licence and vehicle is required to qualify to this role.

What's on offer?

• £300.00 per assessment
• Umbrella or PAYE payment options available
• Supportive management structure with regular supervision
• Chance to enhance your skill set
• Parking available onsite/ nearby

For more information, please get in contact

Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07884008267