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Are you a qualified Best Interests Assessor?
 
If the answer is yes, then you may be able to help Devon County Council Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Service to reduce the number of people waiting for an assessment under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. We are looking for experienced Best Interest Assessors who are able to commit to a minimum of two assessments per month for a minimum period of 6 months. Rate - £250 per assessment.

The role:

Best Interests Assessors are an integral part of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and have a range of duties that fall to them under the statute. They are responsible for undertaking a number of the assessments required to enable a deprivation of liberty to be authorised and have a key role in ensuring that people's human rights are upheld, and that they are represented and supported to challenge their deprivation of liberty in the Court of Protection.
 
BIA's working for Devon County Council DoLS Service are expected to:

Have an extensive knowledge of the application of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in practice.Be able to formally record assessments to a high professional standard likely to withstand legal scrutiny, demonstrating the ability to analyse and evaluate complex information.

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Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and the workforce can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

WILL BE WORKING IN THE HOSPITAL DISCHARGE TEAM AND BASED IN HSC

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Not essential to live in Cornwall but will need the ability to be able to visit as needed - this could be perhaps once a week dependent on what is needed on each case. Unlikely need to visit more than twice weekly

Title of Position to be filled. Social worker (agency)

Hybrid working - we have an office base in Truro but work can be undertaken from home base on some days. Our team covers Truro and surrounding areas - up to about 10 mile radius, some areas are more rural with limited public transport

What skills are required for the job?

Experienced social worker in adult services.Worker will have experience and skills in undertaking adult safeguarding enquiries, gathering information on needs, risks, multi agency working to mitigate risks, gather information from individuals related to Making Safeguarding Personal.To complete capacity assessments as required as part of safeguarding work.To write up enquiries in a timely way/within given timescales, having analysed the information and made recommendations.There may be other asks of the agency worker, including Care Act assessments, support plans, MCAs, team duty cover but the primary work will relate to safeguarding enquiries.

Agency worker must have access to a vehicle and be able to undertake visits to individuals as required, although this is unlikely to be on a daily basis due to the nature of the work.

Some work can be undertaken via phone calls, Teams meetings

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We support Social Workers with excellent training and development opportunities through local partnerships and
nationally funded education programmes as well as role-specific commissioned learning courses. We have
supported NQSWs to complete their ASYE; non-registered social care staff have achieved a social work degree via
an apprenticeship programme whilst being employed with us; and experienced social workers have trained as
Practice Educators to share their knowledge and experience with a new generation of social workers. We are proud
to recognise that many of our senior management team have developed their practice and progressed through their
career within Adult Social Care at Wirral Council.

Wirral are using the 3 Conversations model (3C¿s) across all Adult Social Care teams. The ethos of the model is to
identify individual¿s strengths and aspirations to maximise their independence and well being. If you are qualified
Social Worker looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have opportunities for you across Adult
Social Care for Social Workers and Experienced Social Workers:
Integrated Community Coordination Teams - Whilst working in the ICCT¿s you will be completing strengths-based
Care Act assessments and person-centred support planning with a wide variety of service user groups aged 18 and
over. The work is diverse, and the aim is to promote the well being of adults with care and support needs to
continuously improve their outcomes, creating lasting connections with their local community.
Requirements:

Social Work England registrationRelevant social work qualificationEvidence of Continues Professional DevelopmentDriving licence and access to a car for work purposes

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The Adult Social Care Review Team covers a wide remit of reviews and reassessment across the Wirral, working
with persons recently discharged from hospital and those residing in the community.

The Review Team supports with various adult social care projects and at-risk care home and domiciliary providers. In addition, collaborating with Wirral contracts & commissioning and quality improvement teams, adhering to outcomes focused and legal literate practices.

The Review Team offers a plethora of opportunities for practitioners seeking to strengthen their practice and apply transferable knowledge and skills in a CPD focused team. Agency Social Workers required to support with the latter service delivery, utilising assessment, and intervention skills, framed in legal literate practices. Experience of working with older adults.

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This role is based in a rehab unit in Portsmouth and you will need to have experience of working in a hospital setting. The unit is short stay and all work is short term.
You will be working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team, attending board rounds and MDTs, completing assessments in accordance with the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
You will need to be able to work at pace whilst maintaining good quality assessments and recording.
You will be part of the Adults Intermediate Care Team and receive regular supervision, be required to attend team meetings and reflective whole team sessions.

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In-reach work at Great Western Hospital.
Full time. expectation is that they are present at GWH daily Mon-Fri.
No case holding.
Job involves supporting customers who do not require formal admission to return home with a Package of care.
Joint working with health colleagues to support safe and timely discharges.

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Job Summary

Their will be an opportunity for Hybrid working but their will be an expectation that the worker be at BRE as well.

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will lead on peer development and practice, supports and supervise staff to develop their skills and knowledge in line with related legislation including The Care Act and Hertfordshire's Connected Lives principles to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.

Advanced Practitioners are responsible for delivering high quality statutory social care including recognising safeguarding, delivering assessment, supervision and care management functions as well as developing innovative, creative community solutions.

Advanced Practitioners are pivotal in developing links with the local community through undertaking multi-agency work with partner organisations, providers, professionals, individuals, families, and carers.

There is responsibility for ensuring that all statutory health and social care responsibilities are met and delivered to a high standard including safeguarding, assessment, supervision, and care management functions.

Job Summary
Main Duties & Responsibilities
As the Advanced Practitioner for the Early Intervention Service you will be responsible for a team of Community Care Officers who complete the following role;

EIV is an Integrated Service operated by Health and Social care practitioners who can provide urgent assessments and interventions to patients at risk of hospital admission in their usual place of residenceThe role will involve making urgent social care assessment and interventions to support individuals to remain safe in their normal place of residence in the community or in supported living. This is completed through specialist assessment, equipment and review by health professionals. Predominantly of adults who have fallen at home and need support to be made safe at home rather than be taken to hospital by ambulanceThe Early Intervention Vehicle operates from Bricket Wood, Watford.A EIV CCO will complete specialist assessment in the community with health partnersEIV works closely with our health providers to ensure people get the right service to meet their needsEIV practitioners will require experience or undertake training as functional assessorsEIV work closely with private and voluntary sector .The successful candidate will support individuals to access community and voluntary supportEIV works closely to support unpaid and informal cares and will provide advice and support to cares who may need services to support them in their caring roleEIV is an inclusive service that works with individual from all cultures and backgrounds and provide cultural services and support to meet individual needs

Part 3 - Person Specification
Essential Desirable
Person Specification You'll be a qualified social worker or occupational therapist with a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience. In addition, you will also need the following: Actively undertakes a specialist role i.e. Moving and Handling Practitioner Practice Educator Approved Mental Health Practitioner Best Interest Assessor Or agreement to undertake a specialist role within the first year of the role
Personal Attributes
Special Conditions Candidates must have full driving licence and access to own vehicle

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🧩 Locum Adults Social Worker - Adult Early Resolution Team
📍 Location: Aylesbury Office + County-wide visits (2 days office-based minimum)
🚗 Car driver essential | 💷 Pay: £36-£38 per hour | 🕒 Contract: Locum

Please contact Gemma at Caritas for details: 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 / g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Locum Adults Social Workerto join Buckinghamshire Council's Adult Early Resolution Team - the fast-paced front door service providing early intervention and timely support to adults across the county.

💼 About the Role:

As part of the Adult Early Resolution Team, you will be the first point of contact for adult referrals, undertaking strength-based conversations, triaging cases, and supporting effective interventions to prevent escalation.

Key aspects include:

Conducting face-to-face visits across Buckinghamshire

Minimum 2 days per week based in the Aylesbury office

Making swift, solution-focused decisions to improve outcomes

Working in partnership with families, carers, health professionals, and community services

✅ Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker with current SWE registration

Minimum of 2+ years' experience in adult social care (preferably front door/early intervention)

Strong assessment and decision-making skills

Car driver with access to own vehicle is essential

🌟 What's on Offer:

Competitive £36-£38 per hour pay rate (depending on experience)

Flexible working arrangements with hybrid setup

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Opportunity to make a real impact at the point of first contact

If you're passionate about early intervention, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to help adults live independently and with dignity, this could be the perfect locum role for you.

Apply now to join Buckinghamshire's committed frontline team and help shape brighter futures through early resolution.

Please contact Gemma at Caritas for details: 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 / g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

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