Senior Solicitor - Adult Social Care

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 tea m. 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

• 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

• 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