Social Worker / Mental Capacity Assessor

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking a dedicated Mental Capacity Assessor to join their team. This full-time, permanent role offers the flexibility of remote work with travel across South UK, focusing on conducting high-quality mental capacity assessments. Candidates should have relevant professional registration and a passion for safeguarding client autonomy.

Benefits

Genuinely Flexible Working

Daily Check-ins

Remote-First Culture

CPD Opportunities

Mileage and travel expenses covered

Team events and socials

Climate-positive workplace initiatives

Qualifications

• Professional registration with HCPC, BPS, or Social Work England required.
• Experience conducting mental capacity assessments.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct decision-specific assessments in homes and care settings.
• Prepare court-compliant reports.
• Manage own caseload with team support.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Empathy

Independence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Join the Herd: Mental Capacity Assessor Opportunity at Nellie Supports

Role: Mental Capacity Assessor (HCPC, BPS, or Social Work England Registered)

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Home-Based with Travel | South UK

Salary: £35,000 + Excellent Benefits

Why Nellie Supports?

At Nellie Supports, we’re reimagining social care—putting compassion, autonomy, and purpose at the heart of everything we do. Inspired by the empathy and strength of elephants, we call ourselves a herd because we move together, support each other, and protect the vulnerable.

We specialise in expertmental capacity assessments, trusted by families, professionals, and the Court of Protection. Whether your background is in psychology, occupational therapy, or social work—if you’re driven by evidence-based practice and person-centred care, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Love About Working With Us

• Genuinely Flexible Working– Log in after the school run, take breaks when needed—your time is your own.
• Remote-First Culture– Work from home, travel where necessary.
• Support That Lifts You Up– Daily check-ins if you want them, reflective supervision, and a peer network that’s always there.
• Meaningful Work– Conduct high-quality mental capacity assessments that truly make a difference.
• Professional Growth– Develop your expertise with CPD opportunities, project work, and innovations in capacity assessment.
• A Team That Feels Like Family– From birthday shoutouts to our legendary annual party, you’ll feel the love.

Your Day-to-Day

As a Mental Capacity Assessor, you’ll:

• Conduct decision-specific assessments in homes, care settings, and remotely via our telehealth platform.
• Prepare clear, court-compliant reports across a wide range of capacity decisions—from COP3 and LPAs to retrospective assessments.
• Manage your own caseload with support from a highly experienced central team.
• Contribute to resource development, service design, and training initiatives.
• Advocate for client rights and support them through complex, often life-changing decisions.

What You’ll Need

• Professional registration withHCPC(e.g. Practitioner Psychologist, Occupational Therapist), or
• Membership with theBritish Psychological Society (BPS), or
• Registration withSocial Work England.
• Solid experience in conducting or contributing to mental capacity assessments.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently, with empathy and professionalism.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car (travel expenses are fully covered).
• A genuine passion for safeguarding autonomy and dignity.
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Remote, flexible working structure
• Smartphone and tech provided
• Mileage and travel expenses covered
• Annual CPD opportunities and reflective practice support
• Team events, socials, and a warm community
• A climate-positive workplace—planting trees for every assessment!

Time to Join the Herd?

At Nellie Supports, your expertise is respected, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your impact is meaningful. If you’re looking for a role where you’re empowered to work thoughtfully and thoroughly—then it’s time to join Team Nellie.

Apply todayand help redefine mental capacity assessment across the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year

• Company events
• Company pension
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Licence/Certification:

• HCPC, BPS, or Social Work England Registered