Our Client, Blackburn Council, is seeking a Best Interest Assessor to joint heir team!
Fantastic payrate of GBP30 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.
Qualifications
* 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
* 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 GBP9.5m to charity since 2010.
Does this role interest you? Apply today!
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