Community Care & Welfare Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; England; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading legal firm in Reading seeks an experienced Community Care & Welfare Solicitor to manage complex cases involving Court of Protection work. This role offers significant autonomy and involves contributing to team strategies while mentoring junior colleagues. Ideal candidates will possess strong expertise in Community Care law, along with a commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals. This is a unique opportunity to develop in a collaborative environment, with a salary range of £68k-£88k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in Community Care and Welfare Law.
• Proven ability to manage a complex caseload effectively.
• Strong communication skills for advising clients and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload involving Court of Protection work.
• Contribute to team strategy and casework.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Understanding of legal issues affecting vulnerable individuals

Experience advising deputies

Mentoring junior colleagues

Job description

Job title: Community Care & Welfare Solicitor

Location: Reading
Salary: £68k-£88k - depending on experience
PQE Level: 4-8
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

My client is a market-leading Legal 500 and Chambers‑ranked firm who are offering a compelling opportunity for an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a specialist team with a strong reputation in Community Care and Welfare Law. This role offers significant autonomy in managing a complex caseload involving Court of Protection work, statutory funding, and various public law matters focused on crucial and life‑changing decisions and processes.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the team, contributing to strategic casework, team strategy and mentoring junior colleagues. Applicants should demonstrate a deep understanding of the legal and practical issues affecting vulnerable individuals, with proven experience advising deputies, clients, and professionals.

This is a rare opportunity to further develop expertise in a niche and impactful area of law, within a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Berkshire or the Southeast in general, please do get in touch with Will Webster at Chadwick Nott:

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At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.