Senior Solicitor - Adult Social Care
Essex, Full-time, Hybrid, £55,000
Passionate about safeguarding vulnerable adults? You’ll find your place here at a dynamic, culturally rich and vibrant local authority committed to providing a high quality service to the most vulnerable members of the community. With close and convenient links to London you will be a key part of a highly experienced, fast-paced and innovative team.
The Role
- As Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer, you are responsible for the delivery of advice for clients on social care matters on behalf of the Council
- Provide detailed, accurate advice on the Council’s responsibilities under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Health and Social Care Act 2008, Mental Health Act 1983
- Submit applications to the Court of Protection and High Court, eg COP applications for Deputyship, welfare and best interests, deprivations of liberty, s21a challenges, judicial review, inherent jurisdiction
- Provide legal advice and support across a broad range of areas including, ordinary residence, Data Protection and Freedom of Information, safeguarding, provider failure, section 117 aftercare, 16–17-year-old Deprivation of liberty cases
What You’ll Bring
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx
- Significant experience in providing legal advice on Adult Social Care
- Be motivated to protect and defend vulnerable members of the community and make a difference
- Experience in a Local Authority setting is desirable but not essential
Benefits
- Salary of up to £55,000 dependant on experience
- Flexible and Hybrid working
- Generous annual leave allowance of up to 32 days per year
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee benefits portal where you can easily access wellbeing support and a number of health orientated schemes
- Supportive working environment
If you want to join the team and make a meaningful and lasting impact on this brilliant community then apply today.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates.