Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading public sector legal recruitment firm is seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer to join the legal services team in Widnes. This role involves advising and representing clients on various Adult Social Care matters. Ideal candidates will be qualified lawyers with advocacy experience and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and generous annual leave starting at 34 days per year.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Minimum annual leave entitlement of 34 days

Access to a fully insured hybrid/electric car

Extensive employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEx with current Practising Certificate.
• Previous experience dealing with Adult Social Care matters is essential.
• Local government experience is desirable but not necessary.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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

Experience dealing with Adult Social Care matters

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Advocacy experience in the Court of Protection and Civil Court

Job description

Adult Social Care Lawyer

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

Location: Halton, Cheshire

Working: Hybrid

Permanent

Overview of the Adult Social Care Lawyer

Sellick Partnership is proud to be working with an excellent legal services team located in Widnes. We are looking for an Adult Social Care Lawyer to join the Social Care and Safeguarding team at Halton Borough Council to provide advice and representation in all areas of Adult Social Care law.

This high performing legal services team has a clear vision to improve outcomes for all adults and children within the community. We are looking for someone who shares their vision to add to their successful Social Care team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an amazing legal team who are well connected in the North West region, through excellent transport links between Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham and London. A current transformation projects of the legal team means that it is an exciting time to join the council as they continue to develop and transform delivery of legal services.

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 will include:

• 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

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.