Qualified Social Worker (Best Interest Assessor) x2
Location: The New Civic Centre, Churchill Court, Bromley (Hybrid Working Available)
Contract: 1 Full-Time Position & 1 Part-Time Position (18 hours)
Salary: Up to £46,578 + £1,500 annual retention bonus + £1,000 Golden Hello
Additional Benefits:
£1,500 annual retention bonus
£1,000 Golden Hello
Lease Car Scheme eligibility
Local Government Pension Scheme membership
Generous annual leave, including an extra three days for Recruitment and Retention
Cycle2Work scheme and lifestyle discounts
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Best Interest Assessors to join the Deprivation of Liberty Team at the London Borough of Bromley. We are seeking dedicated professionals to undertake Best Interest Assessments (BIAs) and support individuals under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake Best Interest Assessments in residential/nursing homes and hospitals.
Complete community deprivation of liberty applications to the Court of Protection.
Assess and make recommendations for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
Conduct DoLS reviews and respond to urgent referrals within statutory deadlines.
Prepare and present cases to the Court of Protection when required.
Work in partnership with internal and external professionals, ensuring a coordinated response to service users and carers.
Chair and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings.
Provide profes...