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Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Social Worker (BIA)o join their team based in East London.
   
JOB DETAILS
PAY RATE: £36 PER HOUR
WORK TYPE: Temporary
WORK PATTERN: Full Time
LOCATION: East London
   
JOB SUMMARY
The Best Interest assessor assessments will relate to clients with a range of impairments including dementia, learning disability, mental health needs. 

  
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assessments for both standard and urgent authorisations and will include best interest assessments and mental capacity assessments
• To undertake DoLS assessments as tasked by the DoLS coordinator
• To ensure that all records and reports are completed thoroughly, accurately and in a timely manner
• To promote equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everyone with fairness and dignity

  
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:

• Qualified and registered as Social Worker
• Significant experience of carrying out DoLS assessments
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Human Rights Act

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.

HOW TO APPLY
Hit the APPLY button or contact Jade.packham@temptingrecruitment.co.uk now or call her on 02038 544 906.

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