Best Interest Assessor

Archer Social Care have a unique opportunity for a qualified Best Interest Assessor to join a BIA Team in Swindon for a 6 month period to complete Best Interests Assessments under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards legal framework.

The ideal candidate will be currently practicing as a competent BIA. The role is primarily home-based, however you will be required to travel to complete assessments in Swindon or the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities:

*Including but not limited to

• Attend weekly team meetings via MS Teams as well as monthly face-to-face meetings
• Complete at least three Best Interest Assessments per week which must include the mental capacity assessment in accordance with the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards requirements and legal framework
• Work to 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

Duration: 6 months initially

Hours: 9am-5pm

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months - on the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today‍
• Relevant Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work/DipSW or equivalent)
• Best Interest Assessor Qualification
• Social Work England Registration
• Be eligible to work within the UK
• Be a car driver and have access to a vehicle
• Willingness to travel around the county

Working with Archer Resourcing Ltd:

We have been helping all health care professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

We have a reputation for recruiting efficiently, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, then please call Archer direct on the provided contact details.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.

Due the high demand of CV's received we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.

Must be eligible to work in the U.K

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