Job Description

https://www.hooprecruitment.co.uk/job-search/24369-best-interests-assessor/adult/uk/job2023-09-08 18:26:162023-10-06Hoop Recruitment Job Ref V39687

Description

Best Interests Assessor
Swindon Borough Council
Pay rate - \xc2\xa340 an hour (Umbrella)
6 month initial contract

• We are seeking 1 full time, qualified, currently practicing and competent Best Interests Assessor to join our team for 6 months to complete Best Interests Assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards legal framework.
• The assessor will be primarily home based, however will be required to travel to complete assessments in Swindon or the surrounding geographical area, attend a weekly team meeting via MS Teams and a monthly face to face team meeting at the Civic campus in Swindon.
• All necessary IT and communication equipment will be provided.
• The expectation is that the assessor will complete at least 3 Best Interests Assessments per week, including the mental capacity assessment, in accordance with the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards requirements and legal framework.
• The team have a template of local guidance and considerations for assessors when undertaking the role including expectations of recorded assessment work to enable signatories to be satisfied that the requirements are met for them to authorise the relevant persons deprivation of liberty.
• The team will provide individual and peer supervision opportunities.

Why join Hoop Social Work?

• 18 years\' experience of the Social Work market
• PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available - you choose!
• Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave)
• Twice weekly payroll
• Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England
• Provides quarterly training sessions (Contributes CPD)
• Refer a friend scheme available.

Please contact us on 02922 400519 or email Holly at holly.williams@hooprecruitment.co.uk to find out more.

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