Court of Protection Deprivation of Liberty Social Worker
We are looking to recruit 1 full‑time Court of Protection Deprivation of Liberty Social Worker. This borough‑wide role will be based between Portal Ellesmere Port and HQ in Chester, with the expectation of undertaking work across the entire council footprint.
Responsibilities
* Work with local people to understand their care and support needs and help to identify options available to them.
* Ensure people are connected to the support services and community assets they need to live great lives with the least restrictive care plans in place.
* Enhance your legal literacy and work closely with our legal support services.
* Perform assessments and support planning in line with relevant legislation.
* Prioritise workloads and make decisions concerning people’s liberty.
Qualifications
* CGSW/CSS/Diploma/Degree in Social Work or equivalent Essential
* At least 2 years post‑qualifying experience Essential
* Social Work England Registration Essential
* Enhanced DBS plus Adults Barred List Essential
* Statutory and policy base of Social Work Essential
* Appreciation of recent developments in service provision.
* Ability to communicate effectively with customers, carers and families.
* Ability to cope positively with change and promote positive changes to make a difference.
* Awareness of the importance of multi‑disciplinary working and an integrated approach.
* Ability to carry out assessment and support planning in line with relevant legislation.
Role Specific Requirements
* A Best Interest Assessor qualification and relevant post‑qualifying experience (desirable).
* Significant Social Work experience (Progressed Social Worker).
* Experience in completing Court of Protection applications (COP3, COP24 and COP DOL 11).
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
* Ability to use IT systems with confidence and produce reports of a high standard that will bear legal scrutiny.
* Excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and other related legislation and codes of practice.
Benefits
* Hybrid post: work from one of the Council offices across the borough, complete visits, and have the option to work from home.
* Discounts on high‑street and supermarket shopping, gym membership, holidays, days out, cinemas, childcare vouchers, and cash‑back scheme via Medicash.
* Car lease scheme (brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice).
* Cycle scheme (save up to £320 on the cost of a brand‑new bike and equipment).
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