Job Description:

Job information Best Interest Assessor (BIA Social Worker) from the Company Gateshead Council, this latest Best Interest Assessor (BIA Social Worker) job vacancy is located in the city Hybrid work in Gateshead located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Government field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

We're looking for Best Interest Assessors (Social Worker), Interested?

Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Are you looking for a new challenge in Adult Social Care? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!

We've got some exciting opportunities to join our brilliant team whose ambition is to deliver a high-quality service to the people of Gateshead. Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others, then this could be an opportunity you just don't want to miss.

About the BIA role

You will undertake face to face assessments within the scope of the DoLS legal framework and complete all necessary reports. You will also be undertaking duty (5 consecutive days) on a rota basis, which is office based in the Civic Centre, to provide support to the Supervisory body in screening assessments and referrals.

You will also promote a wider and better understanding for colleagues, of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty safeguards across health and social care in the Borough of Gateshead.

You need a Social Work qualification or equivalent i.e. MA or BA in Social Work, Dip SW CQSW or CSS, current registration with Social Work England and have undertaken DoLS/BIA legal update training within the last twelve month along with a commitment to continuous improvement.

It is also essential that you can demonstrate a commitment to non-discriminatory Practice and equal opportunities.

You will have experience of:

• working with people with complex mental health and physical needs
• undertaking best interest assessments
• an understanding of the reviewing and monitoring process
• direct working with vulnerable individuals
• excellent IT skills and communication skills
• The ability to deal with difficult situations.

A bit about Gateshead Council…

Adult Social Care is on the frontline of tackling the inequalities in poverty and health that our community face. Our Thrive Agenda aims to effectively address these issues and enable the members of our community to live thriving lives.

Working in Adult Social Care is not an easy job, however; there aren't many that are more fulfilling when you can see the impact that you are having on the lives of the members of our community who are in need of support.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a high-quality service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

• You will be appointed to Grade I (£37,938 - £40,476) or grade J (£40,476 - £43,693) depending upon your qualifications and experience. Newly Qualified Social Workers will be held on the bottom of grade I (£37,938) pending successful completion of the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE)
• We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension
• You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better
• We'll give you access to a Co Wheels vehicle for work use, saving your petrol costs and wear to your vehicle
• You'll get a generous annual leave package of 26 days annual leave plus 2 statutory days for new employees, rising to 30 days plus 2 statutory days after 5 years continuous local government service.
• You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional annual leave days per year via our annual leave purchase scheme
• We'll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend; including O2, Virgin Media and Dell
• Access to the BlueLight Card Scheme
• Access to generous flexi time system with the opportunity to take 2 flexi days per 4 week flexi period, depending on the needs of the service
• We offer hybrid working, allowing colleagues to work remotely where appropriate if they wish to do so
• A robust Workforce Development offer with loads of opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas
• Adult Social Care at Gateshead Council offers the chance to progress in a variety of roles across the service. Our colleagues had this to say:

“Gateshead Council are very, very good at encouraging staff to progress in their careers, and to believe in the staff and believe in themselves” - David

“I think there is a real ethos of growing your own and making sure that staff are rewarded for their efforts and feel that they can do jobs.” - Angela

It's time to apply!

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us.

If successful, you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure

For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Team Manager at JenArchbold@Gateshead.Gov.UK or 0191 4335225

Keywords : Gateshead jobs
Closed Date : 2025-11-23