Lawyer (People)

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

West Berkshire Council seeks an experienced Lawyer to join their Legal and Democratic Service, focusing on Adult Social care. In this unique role, you will transform continuing health care arrangements and support legal needs, providing a real difference in residents' lives. The position offers flexibility and an opportunity for professional growth within a supportive team.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working (40% in the office)

Access to training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Local discounts

Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days

Qualifications

• Relevant post-qualification experience in Adult Social care.
• Sound knowledge of areas of law relating to Adult Social care.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice and support on Adult Social care matters.
• Handle a diverse caseload including safeguarding cases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive

Job description

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Are you an experienced Lawyer looking for a new challenge within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Lawyer experienced in Adult Social care to join our Legal and Democratic Service, reporting to the Principal Lawyer (People). This is a unique post to transform the approach to continuing health care arrangements and support Adult Social care with the transition. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents and contribute to the success of our vibrant community and join a supportive team.

As a Lawyer (People), you will play a key role in providing high-quality legal advice and support on a wide range of matters primarily relating to Adult Social care. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse caseload, including but not limited to:

• Safeguarding

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and attributes:

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive with relevant post-qualification experience
• Sound knowledge of relevant areas of law, particularly in relation to Adult Social care
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload

Please note this role is fixed term for a year after start date – Time limited project

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment

This post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council’s Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.