Best Interests Assessor

3 days ago


Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Charles Hunter Full time

Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for a Best Interest Assessor to join their Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Team. This is a Locum Social Work role.

The ideal Social Worker will have extensive experience in a BIA position. The key to success in this role is to be able to use your own initiatives to work very autonomously from the onset of the contract.

**Benefits for you as a Best Interests Assessor**:

- Paid per assessment
- Predominantly homebased working
- Easily accessible via car or public transport
- Immediate availability
- An opportunity to further enhance your CV and skillset

**Your responsibilities as a Best Interests Assessor**:

- Complete assessments and reviews in line with DoLS 2007 amendment to the Mental Capacity act 2005
- Promote the least restrictive practice possible for service users
- Push for as much service user independent where appropriate
- Take part in regular group and individual supervision
- Build positive and effective relation ships with service users to ensure the best outcome possible

**Requirements of you as a Best Interests Assessor**:

- A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
- A valid Social Work England registration
- Have competent knowledge and experience of BIA and DoLS work

**Location: Central Bedfordshire**

**Umbrella pay rate: £290.00 - £295.00 per assessment**

**PAYE payment options available also**

If this role isn't what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities



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