Community Care & Welfare Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Reading seeks a Community Care & Welfare Solicitor. The role offers a competitive salary of £50k-£60k, focusing on complex legal matters such as Court of Protection and public law. Candidates are expected to have strong communication and drafting skills, and the opportunity emphasizes professional development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience advising Deputies and vulnerable individuals is desirable.
• Familiarity with SEN law or advocacy would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Join a legal team specializing in Community Care and Welfare Law.
• Work on complex Court of Protection matters and public law issues.
• Build expertise in a niche and impactful field.

Skills

Strong communication

Drafting skills

Client care skills

Job description

Overview

Job title: Community Care & Welfare Solicitor. Location: Reading. Salary: £50k-£60k - depending on experience. PQE Level: NQ-3. Contract Type: Permanent. Working Hours: Full-time.

About the role

We are currently instructed on a unique opportunity for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a highly regarded legal team specialising in Community Care and Welfare Law. This position offers exposure to complex and meaningful work, including Court of Protection matters, statutory funding, and public law issues.

Candidate profile

The successful candidate will benefit from structured supervision, a collaborative working environment, and a clear pathway for professional development. Applicants should demonstrate a genuine interest in this specialist area, with strong communication, drafting, and client care skills. Experience advising Deputies and vulnerable individuals is desirable, and familiarity with SEN law or advocacy would be advantageous.

Opportunity

This is a rare chance to build expertise in a niche and impactful field, supported by a highly competitive salary, a flexible working model and a progressive team culture that prioritises its staff development and gives you greater responsibility as you tackle crucial and fulfilling work.

Contact

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 anything 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.