Senior Social Worker - DOLS

Location
Job type Contract
Salary £30 - 40 per hour
Reference 157586

Sanctuary Personnel, a leading and award-winning recruitment agency is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Senior Social Worker to work full-time based in Beverley, within the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team.

The pay rate for this locum Social Worker role is £30-£40 per hour (Assignment rate) and is a 3-month contract.

The team are currently remote working.

Duties:

  • DoLs signatory acting on behalf of the Supervisory body.
  • Review and quality assure the reports of Best Interest Assessors and Mental Health Act Assessors.
  • Scrutinise reports and check for evidence that the 6 legal assessment criteria are met.
  • Seek clarification from BIA/MHA when evidence is lacking or unclear.
  • Check details on Form 5 and complete evidence of scrutiny body sectionand provide justification for authorisation.
  • Where the recommended authorisation is not supported by evidence advise the DoLS Team on grounds for refusal.

Requirements of the Social Worker:

  • Degree or equivalent in social work
  • Current Social Work England registration
  • Previous DoLS Signatory experience is essential
  • Post qualifying experience with adult social care and safeguarding
  • Excellent Mental Capacity Act knowledge

Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:

  • Daily payroll
  • Free DBS and compliance service
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available with other agencies
  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
  • Refer a Friend bonus - get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place after 100 hours of work has been completed
  • Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
  • Clinical governance support with a specialist safeguarding team
  • In-house payroll system
  • Free digital copy of the Social Work News Magazine

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Leon Ali; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.