Childcare Solicitor

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Widnes; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer responsible for providing legal advice and representation in court regarding adult social care matters. The ideal candidate will have a relevant legal qualification and experience in this area. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and an attractive benefits package including 34 days of holiday and access to a pension scheme.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to a fully insured hybrid/electric car

Extensive employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience dealing with Adult Social Care matters required.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Local government experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and representation in court for adult social care cases.
• Supervise junior staff as required.
• Undertake advocacy in the Court of Protection and Civil Court.

Skills

Communication skills

Advocacy

Legal advice and representation

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEx with a current Practising Certificate

Job description

Overview of the Adult Social Care Lawyer

Salary: £47,181 - £50,269 (plus a market supplement of £7k until December 2027)

Location: Halton, Cheshire

Working: Hybrid

Permanent

Key duties of the Adult Social Care Lawyer

• As Adult Social Care Lawyer, you will be primarily responsible for:
• Providing advice, assistance and representation in court in relation to adult social care, including but not limited to: Deprivation of Liberty, Court of Protection welfare and finance matters, safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse, ordinary residence determinations, advice in accordance with the Mental Health Act, attending legal advice panels, policy advice, guidance and drafting, entitlement to health funding
• Supervise the work of junior members of staff as and when required
• Undertaking advocacy in the Court of Protection and Civil Court
• Judicial Review

You will be an integral part of a professional legal team delivering legal advice and support. You will be a positive and highly motivated person who is confident, versatile and innovative.

Ideal requirements of the Adult Social Care Lawyer

• You will be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEx with a current Practising Certificate
• You will have previous experience dealing with Adult Social Care matters and have well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal
• Local government experience is desirable, but we welcome applications from people from all parts of the legal sector
• Will have undertaken advocacy in the Court of Protection and Civil Court in respect of Adult Social Care matters

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established lawyer with a good understanding of Adult Social Care law to join a progressive organisation and diversify their skillset and experience.

Benefits that come with the Adult Social Care Lawyer role

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working - agile working arrangements and unrivalled flexibility in terms of working hours and location
• A generous minimum annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays)
• Access to a fully insured hybrid/electric car through the Council's car leasing/salary sacrifice scheme
• Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme

How to apply for the Adult Social Care Lawyer role:

To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Ciara D'Arcy in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

Synonyms: Solicitor | Lawyer | Advocate | Associate | Barrister | Legal Practitioner

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