Social Worker - Best Interest Assessor

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for 2 experienced Social Workers with post qualification experience and a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) qualification to join Northumberland County Council Adults, Ageing & Wellbeing Directorate.

Main duties of the job

About the role:

At Northumberland County Council we are proud of our employees, who are passionate and committed to improving the lives of Adults within Northumberland ensuring they feel safe, healthy, happy and independent.

We are looking for Social Workers who are committed professionals, determined to deliver an excellent service to vulnerable individuals within our communities.

As you work to provide comprehensive assessments, you will benefit from a good balance of autonomy and support. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of your caseload but will have regular supervision and the full support of your Team Manager.

It is essential that you have a clear understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Human Rights Act and related legislation along with the Local Authorities statutory duties.

If your skill set includes the above, come and join a progressive and innovative organisation which values all our employees.

Essential requirements:

• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent), applicants must hold a Social Work England registration.

• A BIA qualification with relevant post qualifying experience.

• An excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Human Rights Act and related legislation.

About us

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Car leasing scheme
• Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
• Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
• Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality

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