Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker/Best Interest Assessor to work Full Time based in Bromley.
The salary for this Social Worker/Best Interest Assessor job is up to 49,078 per annum.
Responsibilities
* To undertake Mental Capacity and Best Interests Assessments for Brimley Council Residents within the meaning of the relevant legislation Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty.
* To reach decisions and make recommendations to the Local Authority as to whether arrangements for care and treatment of a person in a care home or hospital requires authorisation under Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
* To undertake DoLS review when requested by Managing authority or RPR and make professional recommendations as appropriate.
* To prioritise and respond to urgent referrals in timely manner without breaching statutory deadlines.
* To work in partnership with all internal and external professionals and organisations involved in the assessment and service provision through effective communication and consultation networks ensuring a coordinated response to service users and carers.
* To co-ordinate, participate and, where appropriate chair meetings with representatives from managing authorities, families and other professionals.
* To provide professional advice and expertise to less experienced staff e.g. Administrative Staff, Students and other colleagues.
* To participate in providing advice BIA practice issues within Adult Social Services, i.e. involvement in training and development and dissemination of up to date DoLS legislative information.
* To undertake safeguard investigations, ensuring that the Council’s safeguarding policy and procedures are adhered to whilst working with vulnerable adults and children and undertaking investigations as required.
* To participate as a member of the Team in planning, developing and monitoring the Deprivation of Liberty Service.
* To undertake available training opportunities including refreshers and demonstrate a commitment to continuous development, to maximise potential and ensure the efficient and effective delivery of service.
* To undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department/Section.
Requirements
* A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
* Understanding of relevant legislation.
* Registered or eligible for registration.
Contact
This Social Worker/Best Interest Assessor job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients’ requirements.
As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.
Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).
With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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