Lawyer | Adult Social Care

Overview

In this role you provide expert legal advice on adult social care to internal clients, with a focus on Court of Protection work. You support the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act matters, handling funding disputes and related queries. You will work within a growing, cross-functional team in a fast-paced public sector environment, collaborating with other authorities, health professionals and counsel. This is a hybrid position at County Hall with opportunities for professional development and impact on local services.

Pay / Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays and buy/sell options
• staff discount scheme with Vivup
• development and career opportunities
• hybrid working
• competitive salary

Responsibilities

• Advise internal clients on all aspects of Adult Social Care law
• Lead Court of Protection work and related ancillary matters
• Handle issues such as ordinary residence, Care Act 2014 responsibilities, funding disputes, and Mental Health Act queries
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders including other local authorities, health professionals, and counsel
• Demonstrate professional conduct under pressure and with limited supervision
• Collaborate within the legal team and contribute to service delivery in a local authority context

Key requirements

• Demonstrable experience in adult social care law, either for local authorities or in private practice
• Qualified solicitor or barrister admitted; or Chartered Legal Executive
• Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision
• Strong professional attitude and work ethic
• Good communication skills with diverse stakeholders

• strong work ethic
• professional attitude
• ability to work under pressure
• Court of Protection
• Care Act 2014
• Mental Capacity Act 2005

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