Qualified Social Worker, Best Interest Assessor, Cheshire West Council, Adults Support Team

Cheshire West & Chester

Ref: EN24-362

Division: Adult Services
Specialist Area: Best Interest Assessor
Location: Cheshire West & Chester
Job type: Contract
Salary (per hour): Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected
Reference: EN24-362

Job Description

Qualified Social Worker, Best Interest Assessor, Cheshire West Council, Adults Support Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within an Adult Social Work team

Our client is looking for a qualified Social Worker with 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within an Adult Social Work team

The team work extremely well together to ensure the safety of vulnerable adults under the close supervision of a supportive Team Manager

The responsibilities will include:

• Expectation is for them to carry out face to face visits to care homes and other providers where deemed necessary following a through risk assessment
• Carry out Best Interest Assessments in line with the Mental Capacity Act and have completed BIA legal update training in past 12 months
• Review Care Packages
• Adult Placement
• Report writing
• Home Visits
• Liaise with other professionals
• 36 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• 2 Month Temporary Contract
• Start date subject to DBS and reference clearance

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Successful candidates will benefit from:

• A Kindle Fire upon commencement of contract (see terms)
• £20 Amazon voucher if registration is completed within 2 weeks (see terms)
• Competitive pay rates
• Weekly payroll
• Free access to a comprehensive online training portal worth £500 a year
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Receive up to £250 for each referred worker (see terms)
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The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the HCPC, have a current DBS and be a car driver.

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530