Adult Social Care Lawyer

Sellick Partnership; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting an Adult Social Care Lawyer for a Local Authority in Essex. This full-time, permanent position offers hybrid working with specific responsibilities including court applications and legal advice under relevant social care legislation. Ideal for qualified legal professionals with experience in the field, this role comes with a supportive work environment and various benefits, including generous annual leave and a death in service policy.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Death in service policy

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive.
• Prior experience within Adult Social Care.
• Ability to provide detailed legal advice on various social care laws.

Responsibilities

• Making applications to the Court of Protection and High Court.
• Providing advice on responsibilities under the Care Act and related laws.
• Advising on Adult Social Care policy and procedure.

Skills

Legal advice

Court applications

Data Protection

Freedom of Information

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

Job description

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About the Adult Social Care Lawyer position:

Sellick Partnership is thrilled to be supporting a Local Authority in Essex with recruitment for a permanent Adult Social Care Lawyer.

Our client is recruiting for a full-time, permanent lawyer to join their friendly and supportive Legal Services team. The successful Adult Social Care Lawyer will be able to undertake this role on a hybrid working basis, with office attendance required for 2 days per week.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, friendly and forward-thinking Local Authority, who are looking to expand their permanent team.

Responsibilities of the Adult Social Care Lawyer:

• Making applications to the Court of Protection and High Court, COP applications around issuing concerning deputyships, welfare and best interests, deprivation of liberty including s21a, judicial review, inherent jurisdiction
• Providing detailed, accurate advice on the Council's responsibilities under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Health and Social Care Act 2008, Mental Health Act 1983 and associated Regulations and Statutory Guidance
• Providing legal advice and support across a broad range of areas including, ordinary residence, Data Protection and Freedom of Information, safeguarding, provider failure, section 117 aftercare, 16-17-year-old Deprivation of liberty cases
• Advising Service Managers and Directors on Adult Social Care policy and procedure

Experience required for the Adult Social Care Lawyer:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive
• Prior experience gained within Adult Social Care

Benefits that come with the Adult Social Care Lawyer role include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements available
• Death in service policy

How to apply for the Adult Social Care Lawyer role:

For more information or to apply for the Adult Social Care Lawyer role, contact Laura Smith in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised and thus you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.