Senior Lawyer - Social Care

Isle of Wight Council; Thorley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Thorley is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to manage care proceedings and supervise junior staff. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment focused on making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible and agile working arrangements

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualifications such as qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX.
• Proven initiative and judgment to resolve problems effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, persuasion, and negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload focused on care proceedings.
• Supervise junior staff and trainees.
• Provide advice on child care and adult social care law.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX

Job description

Overview

37 hours per week

Are you a proactive and capable Child Protection lawyer looking for an exciting new opportunity?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Lawyer to join our Legal Services Team. You will manage a full caseload (8 to 10 cases) focused almost exclusively on care proceedings as there will be no SEN, Care Home or DOLS work.

Looking to gain management experience and develop your skills? You will supervise junior staff and trainees alongside providing advice to the wider council and its members on child care law and/or adult social care law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload (8 to 10 cases) focused on care proceedings (no SEN, Care Home or DOLS work).
• Supervise junior staff and trainees.
• Provide advice to the wider council and its members on child care law and/or adult social care law.

What we offer / Benefits

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to discuss suitable flexible and agile working arrangements to best fit your needs.

You will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the community, working in a supportive environment with opportunities to work on diverse and challenging cases, and assist in projects, supporting professional growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualifications (qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX)
• Proven initiative and judgement to identify, research and resolve problems with excellent interpersonal, persuasion and negotiating skills
• Motivated worker who will connect and engage with the team
• Diplomatic worker who is invested in securing the best outcomes for those we serve