Social Worker - MCA Team

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Kirklees
Adults & Health
Adults Social Care Operation
18.5 hours per week (working Wednesday - Friday)
1
Civic Centre 3, Huddersfield, HD1 2TG
Permanent
Grade 8 - 11
£13,926 - £18,149 per annum (The Grade for this job is currently being reviewed)

You will be a qualified Best Interest Assessor and have in depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Code of Practice; and experience of completing Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Assessments.

As part of the MCA team, you will be the point of contact for social workers and Best Interest Assessors for guidance, support, advice and mentoring on all aspects of Mental Capacity, DoLS and DoLIC’s and will be expected to keep up to date with MCA, DoLS and DoLIC case law and legal developments.

You must hold a recognised Social Work Qualification and be registered with Social Work England.

In conjunction with the generic Social Work job description key tasks for this job include:

  • Ability to undertake and Quality Assure high quality Best Interest Assessments and DoLIC assessments and provide clear analysis within set timescales
  • Provide advice and information to your colleagues in the wider council, partner agencies, family members and provider services.
  • Post holders will be expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post.
  • A good understanding and working knowledge of the Adult Social Care legal framework, particularly in relation to Mental Capacity, DoLS and DoLIC’s, understanding the particular needs of adults potentially deprived of their liberty.
  • Significant experience of working in adult social care to Senior Practitioner/Level III Social Worker. 
  • Ability to work within the Professional Capabilities Framework, statutory requirements and Council policies.

     

    Donna Potter is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
    This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
    We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

    18 June 2023, 11:55 PM

    Important Information

    This vacancy is closed to applications.