Senior Social Worker - Best Interest Assessor (BIA)

Location: Denbigh, Denbighshire

Pay Rate: £44.39 per hour

Contract Type: Locum / Temporary

Sector: Adult Social Care (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards / DoLS)

Are you an experienced Best Interest Assessor looking for a well-remunerated contract in North Wales?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Social Worker / BIA to join an established Adult Social Care team in Denbigh. Offering an excellent rate of £44.39 per hour, this role focuses on completing high-quality Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments and ensuring human rights and best interest standards are upheld across care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• DoLS & BIA Assessments: Undertake statutory Best Interest Assessments, mental capacity evaluations, and DoLS reviews for adults in residential care, nursing homes, and hospital settings.

• Complex Decision-Making: Lead on high-complexity cases involving legal challenges, Court of Protection involvement, and contested placements.

• Practice Guidance: Provide specialist consultation, mentoring, and legal oversight to colleagues regarding the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Human Rights Act.

• Multidisciplinary Liaison: Collaborate effectively with Mental Health Assessors, medical professionals, legal teams, families, and advocacy services.

• Report Writing: Produce thorough, legally compliant assessment reports within strict statutory deadlines.

Key Requirements

• Qualification: Professional qualification in Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW).

• BIA Qualification: Approved Best Interest Assessor (BIA) certification with up-to-date refresher training.

• Registration: Active registration with Social Care Wales (or SWE/equivalent with eligibility to register in Wales).

• Experience: Substantial post-qualifying experience in Adult Social Care with a strong track record as a practicing BIA.

• Vetting: Enhanced DBS clearance on the Update Service.

• Transport: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for local visits around Denbighshire.

Why Take This Role?

• Highly Competitive Pay: Excellent £44.39/hr locum rate.

• Focused Scope: Dedicated senior-level BIA duties within a supportive team structure.

• Flexible Working: Hybrid arrangements available alongside essential face-to-face statutory visits.

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