Social Worker - Best Interest Assessor
Job Description
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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Job responsibilities
For further information on this position, please use the attached job description and person specification.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Social Work (or equivalent), applicants must hold a Social Work England registration.
- A BIA qualification with relevant post qualifying experience.
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northumberland County Council
Address
Eddie Ferguson House
Ridley Street
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 3AG
Employer's website
https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
