Adult Social Care Debt Recovery Legal Officer

The Oyster Partnership; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an experienced Legal Officer to assist with adult social care debt recovery and housing-related legal matters. The role includes supporting debt recovery processes, assisting with council prosecutions, and providing day-to-day legal assistance. Candidates should have knowledge in adult care law and debt recovery, with a hybrid working pattern preferred. An ideal opportunity for those with legal experience looking to make an impact in local government.

Responsibilities

• Support debt recovery of adult social care charges and draft related documents.
• Assist with strategic housing legal matters and queries.
• Support council prosecutions and regulatory enforcement cases.
• Review attendance evidence and prepare penalty notices.
• Provide daily legal assistance and support litigation.

Skills

Legal knowledge in adult social care

Debt recovery experience

Understanding of housing law

Regulatory enforcement skills

Job description

Overview

We are working with a local authority to recruit an experienced Legal Officer, with a focus on Adult Social Care Debt Recovery. We are looking for someone who can support both debt recovery matters and some housing-related legal work.

Role Responsibilities

• Adult care debt recovery - supporting the recovery of adult social care charges by reviewing cases, drafting letters, and helping progress complex debt matters
• Strategic housing legal work - assisting with wider housing duties and providing legal input on housing-related queries
• Assisting with council prosecutions - supporting regulatory enforcement cases, such as Trading Standards
• Education attendance enforcement - reviewing attendance evidence and preparing penalty notices
• Providing day-to-day legal assistance, including drafting letters, reviewing documents, and supporting litigation work.

Start Date and Working Pattern

Start Date: As soon as possible

Working pattern: Hybrid preferred, but fully remote will be considered