Community Care & Welfare Solicitor

Overview

As a Community Care & Welfare Solicitor, you will handle complex care and welfare work within a reputable legal team. You’ll support Court of Protection matters, statutory funding, and public law issues, contributing to meaningful outcomes for Deputies and vulnerable individuals. The role offers structured supervision, collaboration, and a clear path for professional development in a niche field. You will work closely with the team in a flexible, staff-focused culture that values growth and responsibility. This is a rare opportunity to build specialist expertise with a supportive, progressive firm.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• flexible working model
• structured supervision
• collaborative environment
• clear pathway for professional development
• progressive team culture

Responsibilities

• Advise on Court of Protection matters and welfare-related issues
• Engage with statutory funding cases and public law concerns
• Draft robust legal documents and maintain high-quality client care
• Collaborate within a supportive team under structured supervision
• Develop professional skills with a clear progression path
• Engage with Deputies and vulnerable individuals with sensitivity and clarity

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
• PQE: NQ-3
• Demonstrates genuine interest in community care and welfare law
• Strong communication, drafting, and client care abilities
• Desirable: experience advising Deputies; familiarity with SEN law or advocacy

• strong communication
• client care
• team collaboration
• Court of Protection matters
• statutory funding
• public law issues

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