Advanced Social worker / Best Interest Assessor, Grade 14 (£51,522 - £53,607)
London Borough Of Croydon, Croydon
Advanced Social worker / Best Interest Assessor, Grade 14 (£51,522 - £53,607)
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London Borough Of Croydon, Croydon
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 15 Mar | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 5677c2afddaf43c7b2f182d3340544ef
Full Job Description
Within this role, you will be responsible for the following duties:
§ Completing the DoLS assessments as allocated by the DoLS Team Manager
§ Completing assessments with guidance from Mental Health Assessors, Service uses from Family & Friends, Managing authorities and IMCA's
§ Produce and maintain timely and comprehensive records and reports in relation to assessments
The ideal candidate will be Social Work England registered and have experience of working at-least 2 as a BIA. You will also ideally have knowledge of up to date Case Law. The role requires excellent communication skills and an ability to work independently and in partnership across the county. Please note currently the BIA assessments are primarily completed virtually due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be a part of the inception and development of Croydon Council's approach to the Liberty Protection Safeguards, which are due to replace the DoLS in 2022.
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate an ability to promote the rights, dignity and self-determination of individuals who might be deprived of their liberty, ensuring that their care provision is the least restrictive option. The post holder will work within the required statutory frameworks and will ensure that all assessments and authorisations are completed in a timely manner, following the correct processes.
To be successful in your application, you will hold a Best Interests Assessor qualification. You will bring a high standard of report writing and IT skills, be able to work as part of a team as well as an ability to work on your own initiative. Finally, we are looking for candidates who uphold, and are committed to the principles of the Mental Capacity Act and knowledge of current legislation and guidance.
