Best Interest Assessor

• Job Type: 1 Full-time & 1 Part-time (18 hours)
• Annual Salary: Up to £46,578 (pro rata for part time)
• Location: Bromley, incorporating hybrid working model

We are excited to offer two positions for Best Interest Assessors within our Deprivation of Liberty service. This role is crucial in undertaking Best Interest Assessments in various settings and completing community deprivation of liberty applications to the Court of Protection.

• Undertake Best Interest Assessments in residential/nursing homes and hospitals.
• Complete community deprivation of liberty applications to the Court of Protection.
• Work flexibly across a large geographical area covered by the team.
• Maintain a protected caseload, with regular monitoring and support provided to manage this effectively.
• Engage in the London Borough of Bromley's extensive training and development programme to further develop skills and knowledge.

• Best Interest Assessor qualification in addition to A Dip SW, CQSW, or equivalent, or be RGN/RMN or OT qualified.
• Registration with SWE, HCPC, or NMC.
• Experience in completing mental capacity and best interests assessments.
• Experience in completing Court of Protection Applications (COP3, COP24, and COP11).
• Excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Human Rights Act, and other related legislation and codes of practice.
• Ability to prioritise workload and make decisions concerning people’s liberty.
• Strong interpersonal skills and clear communication abilities.
• Proficiency in using social care systems like Liquid Logic, Excel spreadsheets, and capable of producing high-standard reports that withstand legal scrutiny.

• £1,500 annual retention bonus and £1,000 Golden Hello.
• Eligibility to join the Lease Car Scheme.
• Agile/Flexible working options.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus an extra three days for Recruitment and Retention.
• Excellent transport links.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes such as Cycle2Work.
• Employee Benefits Lifestyle Discounts.

• A current driving license and use of own car/vehicle are essential for the performance of the job.

To apply for the Social Worker (Best Interest Assessor) position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.