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Are you an experienced Senior Practitioner looking to make a difference within the Family Safeguarding sector? We are offering an exciting opportunity in Hemel Hempstead where you can work as part of a pioneering and innovative local authority. In this role, you will be at the forefront of best practice, helping to deliver exceptional support to vulnerable children and families. You will work in a vibrant and supportive environment that encourages professional growth and creative approaches to safeguarding effectively. This is a full-time, permanent position where you can truly make a significant impact while advancing your career. Perks and Benefits: Hertfordshire County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all employees. This includes a competitive salary of up to £44,880 depending on experience, inclusive of Market Forces payment of up to £5000. We offer a £1000 welcome payment for external appointments who have completed their ASYE. Relocation expenses of up to £6000 are also available for those candidates needing to relocate for the role. Employees can take advantage of our car lease scheme and enjoy free parking at all our sites. We provide access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, ensuring your future is well taken care of. Flexible working arrangements, including working from home, flexible hours, and the necessary equipment for home working, make this role even more appealing. With up to 33 days of annual leave entitlement and exclusive staff discounts in gyms, travel agents, car sales, restaurants, and days out, we make work-life balance a priority. What you will do: • Lead on complex cases within the Family Safeguarding, Assessment, and Children Looked After teams., • Facilitate and promote effective practice by mentoring less experienced staff members., • Research and share current best practices to enhance overall social work strategies., • Prepare and deliver detailed welfare reports for conferences and court hearings., • Conduct comprehensive case work in Assessments, Child Protection, Children Looked After, and Care Proceedings., • Travel within the county to visit service users for assessments and attend meetings in different sites as required. About you: You should have extensive specialist knowledge of social work practice as a Senior Practitioner. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, given the need to prepare and deliver critical reports. A qualified and registered social worker, you must possess significant senior-level frontline experience in a safeguarding team, especially in handling recent casework related to Assessments, Child Protection, and Care Proceedings. You should be ready to travel to serve community needs, with a valid driver’s license required for this role. Working in Hemel Hempstead offers you the chance to enjoy the charm of a vibrant town with easy access to beautiful countryside and excellent transport links to London and beyond. It’s a fantastic place not just to work, but also to live, with a friendly community atmosphere and rich history. Join us in this rewarding position and experience a fulfilling career in a dynamic environment. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Are you an experienced Senior Practitioner looking to make a difference within the Family Safeguarding sector? We are offering an exciting opportunity in Hemel Hempstead where you can work as part of a pioneering and innovative local authority. In this role, you will be at the forefront of best practice, helping to deliver exceptional support to vulnerable children and families. You will work in a vibrant and supportive environment that encourages professional growth and creative approaches to safeguarding effectively. This is a full-time, permanent position where you can truly make a significant impact while advancing your career. Perks and Benefits: Hertfordshire County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all employees. This includes a competitive salary of up to £44,880 depending on experience, inclusive of Market Forces payment of up to £5000. We offer a £1000 welcome payment for external appointments who have completed their ASYE. Relocation expenses of up to £6000 are also available for those candidates needing to relocate for the role. Employees can take advantage of our car lease scheme and enjoy free parking at all our sites. We provide access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, ensuring your future is well taken care of. Flexible working arrangements, including working from home, flexible hours, and the necessary equipment for home working, make this role even more appealing. With up to 33 days of annual leave entitlement and exclusive staff discounts in gyms, travel agents, car sales, restaurants, and days out, we make work-life balance a priority. What you will do: • Lead on complex cases within the Family Safeguarding, Assessment, and Children Looked After teams., • Facilitate and promote effective practice by mentoring less experienced staff members., • Research and share current best practices to enhance overall social work strategies., • Prepare and deliver detailed welfare reports for conferences and court hearings., • Conduct comprehensive case work in Assessments, Child Protection, Children Looked After, and Care Proceedings., • Travel within the county to visit service users for assessments and attend meetings in different sites as required. About you: You should have extensive specialist knowledge of social work practice as a Senior Practitioner. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, given the need to prepare and deliver critical reports. A qualified and registered social worker, you must possess significant senior-level frontline experience in a safeguarding team, especially in handling recent casework related to Assessments, Child Protection, and Care Proceedings. You should be ready to travel to serve community needs, with a valid driver’s license required for this role. Working in Hemel Hempstead offers you the chance to enjoy the charm of a vibrant town with easy access to beautiful countryside and excellent transport links to London and beyond. It’s a fantastic place not just to work, but also to live, with a friendly community atmosphere and rich history. Join us in this rewarding position and experience a fulfilling career in a dynamic environment. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Job Title: Consultant Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team Locations: Hertford, Stevenage, Hemel Hempstead Salary Range: Between £36,234 and £39,728 per annum depending on experience (this includes Market Forces payment) Newly qualified social workers will start from £32,672 per annum (including Market Forces payment) Hours: 37 per week Contract: Permanent Who We Are Looking For: Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families? We are searching for a creative and solution-oriented Consultant Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Team in the dynamic areas of Hertford, Stevenage, and Hemel Hempstead. As an employer known for nurturing talent and promoting inclusive work practices, we offer our team members the chance to thrive in a stimulating environment. This exciting role promises to expose you to engaging and complex cases that call for innovative and effective solutions. Perks and Benefits: Hertfordshire County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all our employees. Enjoy a competitive starting salary of between £36,234 and £39,728 depending on experience, including a one-off welcome payment of £1000 for external appointments who have completed their ASYE. Benefit from a Market Forces payment of up to £5000 (£4000 for CLA teams) and relocation expenses up to £6000 for those moving for the role. Join our car lease scheme and enjoy free parking at all our sites. Access the Local Government Pension Scheme for a secure future. We offer flexible working arrangements, and up to 33 days of annual leave. Treat yourself with staff discounts at gyms, restaurants, and travel agents through Herts Rewards. What You Will Do: • Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families to develop bespoke plans using cutting-edge practices., • Deliver high-quality social work services confidently, including preparing and presenting welfare reports for conferences and court proceedings., • Leverage your knowledge of childcare legislation to present care plans effectively to conferences and reviews., • Collaborate with families to achieve the best outcomes, embracing the role of a proactive and supportive team player., • Engage in continuous learning and development through regular supervision and training opportunities. About You: To be successful in this role, you must hold a degree or equivalent in social work alongside current Social Work England registration. Substantial frontline experience with Social Services is essential, as is a passion for working closely with families to secure positive outcomes. You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong understanding of the complexities involved in social work practice. Living and Working in Hertford, Stevenage, Hemel Hempstead: These vibrant locations offer a wonderful blend of community-driven and cosmopolitan living. With thriving arts scenes, beautiful parks, and excellent transport links, they provide the perfect backdrop for both your professional growth and personal enjoyment. Move your career forward in a place where opportunity meets quality of life! Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Job Title: Social Worker - Duty & Assessment TeamSpecialism: Duty & AssessmentJob Location: Luton, UKSalary: £41,220.00 - £49,142.00 annuallySalary Type: AnnualContract: Full-time We are on the lookout for an impressive and insightful Social Worker to join our West Duty & Assessment Team in the engaging and dynamic area of Luton. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to make a tangible difference in the community while working full-time in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Luton provides a vibrant community spirit alongside a blend of urban and rural living, making it an ideal place to grow both professionally and personally. Perks and benefits: • Competitive full-time salary, ensuring financial stability and recognition for your expertise., • Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities to support career growth., • Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment that encourages innovation and creativity., • Flexible working arrangements promoting a strong work-life balance.

A local government organization in Hertfordshire is seeking a Senior Social Worker to oversee and support social services. The role involves coordinating social workers, assessing family situations, and providing support.

A leading NHS mental health trust in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Community MH Nurse/Social Worker for a Bank Band 6 position.The role involves clinical supervision, delivering high-quality assessments, and managing service users in various settings.Candidates should have a relevant qualification, e

We believe the natural progression for a Social Worker within Mental Health Services is to strive towards completing their Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) training and this is something that we will expect and you will be supported to do. It is an exciting time to be joining Mental Health

A dedicated healthcare organization in Luton seeks an enthusiastic and motivated Social Worker to join the Dunstable Community Mental Health Team. The role involves providing high-quality social care to adults experiencing mental ill-health, focusing on assessment and care planning.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where everyone feels fairly treated and enjoys their work in a welcoming and friendly environment. We're a not-for-profit housing association that has been providing affordable housing in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We currently have several fantastic opportunities for a support worker to help our hostel customers make the move to independent living. We firmly believe in proactively supporting our customers to improve their lives and we want to coach them to realise their goals, moving from supported housing to an independent way of life. The Role You'll carry out assessments of new customers, devise and implement support plans and risk management plans; conduct regular coaching sessions and support the Service Managers, participate in group and one to one intervention with customers of a specialist nature (e.g. CT informed interventions, motivational interviewing or harm minimisation interventions) where possible. You'll also participate in reflective practice sessions with regards to supporting customers with complex needs; utilise your knowledge, skills and experience to recognise difficult or challenging resident situations, supporting colleagues to influence and bring about positive change to the customers behaviour, all whilst ensuring that customers are fully informed of their rights and responsibilities. There will be mandatory training to take part in during your induction, which takes place during the working day as a general rule, so you'll need to be available for this. This role will be based at our mother and baby unit as well as our all female hostel, therefore the role will be across multiple sites. A knowledge of safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children will be beneficial, although training will be provided. The Person This position is only open to females due to the role and the genuine occupational requirement. This is in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9. The successful candidate will have experience working with vulnerable people within a customer centred environment and will have an awareness of social issues such as homelessness, well-being, support services and affordability. You will be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, be IT literate and a confident decision maker and highly organised, enabling you to plan and prioritise effectively. Ideally, you will have evidence of community-based work/voluntary work and have experience in social care or housing-related sector. You will have a real passion for supporting and empowering others, with a non-judgemental approach. A full clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work purposes is preferred. Please note, this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. So, if you welcome the challenge, and like to work in a collaborative and authentic way that gets results, we'd love to hear from you. In return we can offer various amazing company perks including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, access to health plans, discounts and regular rewards. Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Start a Rewarding Career in Care! Assistant Support Worker - Hemel Hempstead Town Centre (onsite parking available) Salary: £25,506 | Hours: 37.5 per week Looking for a meaningful career where you can genuinely change lives - even if you have never worked in care before? You are in the right place. At Lord Alexander House, our values of Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Empowerment and Compassion guide everything we do. You will support adults with mental health needs to live independently in their purpose-built homes, helping them build confidence and thrive. And the best part? No experience is required - we will fully train you. You can earn a recognised Health & Social Care qualification while you work. This is a brilliant opportunity if you are looking to start a long-term, rewarding career in the care and support sector. What You Will Do Support with cooking, budgeting, shopping and home tasks Build positive, trusting relationships Follow personalised support plans Help people stay connected to the community (using your own car) No personal care involvedWhat We Need Full UK driving licence and access to a car Willingness to complete sleep-ins (min. one per week - for sleep-ins you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £52.78). A compassionate, people-focused attitudeIf you bring the right values, we will teach you everything else. Hightown Benefits £25,506 per annum 33-35 days annual leave Blue Light Card - access to thousands of retailer discounts Mileage paid Ongoing training and development Pension & life assurance (3× salary) Monthly Attendance Bonus Annual salary and cost-of-living review Employee assistance helplineWe will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early. Appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer

Title: Social Worker - Family First Division: Children's Services Grade: L7 - M1 PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To work within a multi-disciplinary Family Help Team delivering early help and child in need services. The team includes social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, CAMHS workers, adult mental health nurses, health visitors, youth workers, housing officers and voluntary sector partners. You will assess children and families, analyse risk and need, and develop effective care plans. The role involves working closely with children, young people and families, completing statutory visits, parenting assessments and coordinating multi-agency support to safeguard and promote welfare. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assessment & Safeguarding Complete high-quality, holistic assessments using the Department for Education guidance and Luton's Effective Support document. Lead multi-agency planning to address child protection concerns and children in need., 2. Statutory Duties Undertake duties under the Children Act 1989 including care proceedings, adoption/permanency planning, risk assessments and investigations. Obtain and implement Court Orders and represent the Council in court., 3. Planning & Intervention Create SMART plans aligned with the Practice Framework. Ensure needs are met through negotiation and collaboration. Promote anti-discriminatory practice and empower families., 4. Direct Work Build positive relationships with children and families. Ensure children's voices, wishes and feelings are heard and influence planning., 5. Recording & Compliance Maintain accurate and timely case records on Liquid Logic in line with GDPR and council standards., 6. Court & Reporting Prepare court reports and witness statements. Work in line with Luton Borough Council policies and procedures., 7. CPD & Development Engage in supervision, training and professional development through the Social Work Academy and Research in Practice. WORKING ENVIRONMENT Hybrid working (community, office and home-based). Regular home visits (often lone working, risk assessed). Exposure to emotional strain and occasional challenging behaviour. Attendance at meetings across multiple locations. CONTEXT Luton 2040 is a vision for a healthy, fair and sustainable town where no one lives in poverty and children can thrive. This role forms part of the Families First for Children Pathfinder Programme (Apply online only)), investing over £45 million into reforming: Family Help Child Protection Family Network Support Packages Safeguarding Partnerships The new system includes: * Multi-disciplinary Family Help services * Specialist child protection response * Greater use of family networks and family group decision making * Strengthened multi-agency leadership CAREER DEVELOPMENT Clear progression pathway from Newly Qualified Social Worker to Senior Practitioner, Deputy Team Manager and Team Manager. Ongoing mentoring and structured career development support. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Substantial post-qualifying social work experience Experience working with children and families Registered with Social Work England Strong knowledge of Children Act 1989 and safeguarding legislation Ability to assess risk and need in complex cases Experience of court work Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage high-risk cases with minimal supervision Ability to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality records Understanding of equality and anti-discriminatory practice Ability to undertake home visits across the borough Willingness to occasionally work outside core hours Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Job title: Community Support Worker (Primary Care Network) Reference Number: 342 Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum Reports to: Team Leader (Complex Needs & Community) Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time) Work Pattern: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm Working base: St Albans We are looking for a Community Support Worker to join our team. The Primary Care Network (PCN) Service works in partnership with GP surgeries in Hertfordshire to provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to individuals who are experiencing mental ill health or need support with their mental wellbeing. Community Support (PCN) Service Objectives • To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental ill health., • To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental ill health, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers., • To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing., • To remain a source of independent support for all clients., • To reduce the use of crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual., • To contribute to an improvement in the proportion of people with mental ill health who are accessing support., • To provide an assertive outreach approach for clients who are in crisis and/ or those that may have complex or multiple needs. The Successful Candidate will • Provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients who are experiencing mental ill health or need support with their mental wellbeing., • Maintain and enhance service delivery standards and effectiveness., • Promoting the service, increasing visibility and being responsive to changing needs., • Provide practical and emotional support to encourage service users to develop their independence within their local community., • Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of service users using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly., • To remain a source of independent support for all clients., • Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities. Key Accountabilities • To receive referrals a wide range of referral pathways., • To undertake initial contact with clients and complete a holistic needs assessment, making use of assertive outreach work to achieve the initial client contact, if required., • To provide holistic support both outreach and in our centres and advocacy services to clients experiencing mental ill health., • Ensure all person-centered risk assessments and support plans are completed as appropriate., • To accompany clients to initial visits and appointments as necessary in order to ensure the sustained use of existing support services., • To liaise with other agencies to ensure that clients receive appropriate support and continue to remain engaged with the service., • To assist clients to access appropriate mental health services, drug and alcohol services, housing/tenancy services and other services according to assessed needs., • To establish effective pathways across a variety of agencies to maximise and provide effective partnership working. We offer: • Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays), • An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period., • Ongoing training relevant to your role., • An Employee Assistance Programme., • Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is on 1st May 2026 5pm Interviews to be held on a rolling basis at our Watford Wellbeing centre. Please note: this role may close sooner due to demand in applications. N.B. Please quote reference number 330 when completing your application for this role. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team. No agencies please

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where everyone feels fairly treated and enjoys their work in a welcoming and friendly environment. We're a not-for-profit housing association that has been providing affordable housing in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We currently have several fantastic opportunities for a support worker to help our hostel customers make the move to independent living. We firmly believe in proactively supporting our customers to improve their lives and we want to coach them to realise their goals, moving from supported housing to an independent way of life. The Role You'll carry out assessments of new customers, devise and implement support plans and risk management plans; conduct regular coaching sessions and support the Service Managers, participate in group and one to one intervention with customers of a specialist nature (e.g. CT informed interventions, motivational interviewing or harm minimisation interventions) where possible. You'll also participate in reflective practice sessions with regards to supporting customers with complex needs; utilise your knowledge, skills and experience to recognise difficult or challenging resident situations, supporting colleagues to influence and bring about positive change to the customers behaviour, all whilst ensuring that customers are fully informed of their rights and responsibilities. There will be mandatory training to take part in during your induction, which takes place during the working day as a general rule, so you'll need to be available for this. The Person The successful candidate will have experience working with vulnerable people within a customer centred environment and will have an awareness of social issues such as homelessness, well-being, support services and affordability. You will be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, be IT literate and a confident decision maker and highly organised, enabling you to plan and prioritise effectively. Ideally, you will have evidence of community-based work/voluntary work and have experience in social care or housing-related sector. You will have a real passion for supporting and empowering others, with a non-judgemental approach. A full clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work purposes is preferred. Please note, this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. So, if you welcome the challenge, and like to work in a collaborative and authentic way that gets results, we'd love to hear from you. In return we can offer various amazing company perks including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, access to health plans, discounts and regular rewards. Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

SOCIAL WORKER - S12 Doctor Department: Population and Wellbeing Grade: M1 Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Social Worker - Best interest assessor. PURPOSE OF POST: Working closely with adults within the Borough of Luton, you will fulfil the duties and responsibilities of Best Interest Assessor (BIA) / Court of Protection (CoP) Social Worker in the Adult Safeguarding Team, completing comprehensive person centred assessments to a high standard in determining whether applications made by Managing Authorities to deprive a person of their liberty meet the legal criterion and are in the person's best interests, as outlined in the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Code of Practice and subsequent case law. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Undertake the role of the BIA / CoP Social Worker in line with legislation, case law and local policy, completing all supporting assessments within statutory timescales, as outlined within the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). Obtaining, evaluating and analysing complex evidence and differing views and weighing them appropriately in decision making, you will identify and action a proposed deprivation of liberty, assessing whether or not this is within best interest and submit relevant reports to the Supervisory Body or Court of Protection Monitor, and support ASC Community Teams to monitor practice, to ensure recommended conditions are adhered to in accordance with legislation and case law, undertaking timely reviews and / or renewals of existing DoLS and CoP authorisation's, ensuring appropriate contact and communication is maintained with Managing Authorities Maintain comprehensive and accurate case records, producing high quality reports and correspondence for a variety of audiences, including but not limited to, court, meetings, panels, conferences and other agencies Take accountability of decisions and judgements made in carrying out the duties of the role, presenting cases at legal hearings and exercising the appropriate use of independence, authority and autonomy, using it to inform practice, together with consultation and supervision Make appropriate recommendations regarding the appointment of Relevant Persons Representative in line with legislation and to escalate any objection cases to the Court of Protection in line with case law Demonstrate through your practice a strong commitment and comprehensive understanding of mental capacity, deprivation of liberty and safeguarding, including critical reflection and analysis of challenging cases, changing contexts at local and national levels, awareness of current issues and evidence based practice research. You will use this knowledge to provide professional support, education, advice and guidance to staff across various agencies in Luton and members of the public Assist the Specialist DoLS Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner in helping staff to develop skills and expertise in the areas of mental capacity, deprivation of liberty and safeguarding, providing coaching and mentoring to social care staff, as requested Maintain efficient and reliable liaison with other statutory and voluntary agencies, as well as Council departments, having particular regard to effective working relationships in ensuring Managing Authorities are aware of their responsibilities in ensuring no person is deprived of their liberty without lawful authorisation SKILLS and EXPERIENCES: Demonstrable post qualification experience with adults, families, carers and professionals Able to undertake challenging and high risk assessments, identifying degrees of priority and urgency, accurately applying legal reasoning and making sound professional judgements, keeping and maintaining high quality records on the case recording system Able to analyse conflicting information, giving appropriate weighting in decision making Able to act as an independent practitioner, exercising the appropriate use of authority and autonomy to promote sensitive ethical practice which acknowledges any potential conflict Able to assess and manage risk and conflict to produce positive and proportionate outcomes for individuals Able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with individuals and representatives of other agencies working with or in the best interests of vulnerable adults Recognised Social Work qualification Post qualification module(s) or diploma in social work, with a demonstrable commitment to undertake further professional development Qualified Best Interest Assessor Current Health and Care Professions Council Registration (HCPC) Flexible and able to occasionally work outside normal office hours in a range of public or private settings Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Clearance Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates