Senior Social Worker - Best Interest Assessor (BIA)

Project overview

Senior Social Worker - Best Interest Assessor (BIA)

Requirements

university

education

BA in social work

Project details

Denbigh, Denbighshire

£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

Key Requirements

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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

experience

Adults

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Start: flexible
• Location: Denbigh, Denbighshire, GB
• Rate: 44-44 EUR/h