Adult BIA Assessor
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- England,Yorkshire and The Humber,South Yorkshire,Doncaster
- full-time
- Competitive salary
Job Description:
Job Title:
Full-Time Best Interests Assessor (BIA)
Location:
Doncaster
Salary:
£32 per hour
Hours:
Full-time, 37 hours per week
Job Description:
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Best Interests Assessor (BIA) to join our adult social work team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting three assessments per week, ensuring that all assessments are completed in a timely and thorough manner. This role offers an excellent hourly rate of £32 and provides the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those who are unable to make decisions for themselves.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct Best Interests Assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
* Complete three assessments per week, ensuring each is thorough, accurate, and conducted in a timely manner.
* Gather and analyze information from various sources, including medical records, care plans, and interviews with relevant parties.
* Engage with service users, families, and other stakeholders to understand the individual’s needs, wishes, and best interests.
* Prepare detailed reports and documentation of findings and recommendations, ensuring clarity and compliance with legal and organizational standards.
* Work collaboratively with other professionals, including social workers, healthcare providers, and legal representatives, to ensure a holistic approach to each assessment.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices related to mental capacity and deprivation of liberty.
* Participate in regular supervision, training, and professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Requirements:
* Qualified Social Worker with a degree in Social Work or a related field.
* Registration with Social Work England (SWE).
* Accredited Best Interests Assessor (BIA) qualification.
* Extensive experience in conducting Best Interests Assessments and a thorough understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and DoLS.
* Excellent assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with service users, families, and professionals.
* Ability to manage a workload of three assessments per week, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
* Full driving license and willingness to travel as required.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
JBRP1_UKTJ
Full-Time Best Interests Assessor (BIA)
Location:
Doncaster
Salary:
£32 per hour
Hours:
Full-time, 37 hours per week
Job Description:
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Best Interests Assessor (BIA) to join our adult social work team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting three assessments per week, ensuring that all assessments are completed in a timely and thorough manner. This role offers an excellent hourly rate of £32 and provides the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those who are unable to make decisions for themselves.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct Best Interests Assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
* Complete three assessments per week, ensuring each is thorough, accurate, and conducted in a timely manner.
* Gather and analyze information from various sources, including medical records, care plans, and interviews with relevant parties.
* Engage with service users, families, and other stakeholders to understand the individual’s needs, wishes, and best interests.
* Prepare detailed reports and documentation of findings and recommendations, ensuring clarity and compliance with legal and organizational standards.
* Work collaboratively with other professionals, including social workers, healthcare providers, and legal representatives, to ensure a holistic approach to each assessment.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices related to mental capacity and deprivation of liberty.
* Participate in regular supervision, training, and professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Requirements:
* Qualified Social Worker with a degree in Social Work or a related field.
* Registration with Social Work England (SWE).
* Accredited Best Interests Assessor (BIA) qualification.
* Extensive experience in conducting Best Interests Assessments and a thorough understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and DoLS.
* Excellent assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with service users, families, and professionals.
* Ability to manage a workload of three assessments per week, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
* Full driving license and willingness to travel as required.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
JBRP1_UKTJ
Job number 1439256