Organisation: East Sussex County Council
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £37,575 - £43,138 per annum
Closing date: 27/10/2024
Department: Adult Social Care and Health
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37
Job Type: Social Work - Adults
Job reference: orbis/TP/19950/42586
The East Sussex Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DoLS) team is looking for a full-time registered professional to complement its team of Best Interest Assessors (BIA).
You must be a registered Social Worker, Nurse, Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist with two or more years post-qualifying experience. A requirement of the role is that you are a Best Interest Assessor. If you are not already a BIA, you must successfully gain BIA approval as a requirement of the post.
The East Sussex DOLS team undertakes proportionate assessments on a case load basis. You will need to demonstrate how you assess in a timely and articulate way, summarising a wide range of evidence to clearly and succinctly demonstrate how you have come to a best interest decision on the deprivation of liberty of a person by their care.
We are a countywide team with hybrid working and an office base at St Marys House in Eastbourne.
The team is professional, friendly, and supportive. You will receive training, regular supervision, reflective practice sessions, annual legal updates, and the opportunity to broaden your practice by actively participating in educating others in best interest work alongside your DoLS assessment work.
Experience we are looking for:
1. Professional qualification and current registration to practice as a Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Nurse, or Psychologist.
2. Qualified Best Interest Assessor.
3. Assessment and interviewing skills.
4. Liaison and advocacy with colleagues and other agencies.
5. Safeguarding skills.
6. Construct and present written reports within timescales.
7. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
8. Ability to work creatively with adults.
For more information regarding the ideal candidate criteria please refer to the job description with person specification which is embedded in the job advert.
When Liberty Protection Safeguards comes into place, we will offer you university-based training.
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application, be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
This job advert might close earlier than the stipulated closing date if a large volume of applicants is received.
Interviews will take place early November via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. If you are unavailable to attend the allocated interview date/time, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date/time for you.
There are many rewards working for East Sussex County Council, some of these include:
1. Generous pension scheme.
2. Hybrid working.
3. Access to training.
4. Lease car scheme (subject to qualifying criteria).
5. Access to our extensive wellbeing and wellness training.
6. Annual Professional registration fee will be reimbursed.
For an informal discussion, please contact Carmen Deac (Practice Manager) on 01273 336022 or by email at Carmen.Deac@eastsussex.gov.uk.
For more information about our diverse range of benefits please click on the link provided benefits page.
“For work that makes a difference.”
Additional Information:
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post, but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions, we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments due to disability to enable you to participate fully in the process, please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities: East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. All applications are treated on merit.
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