Permanent Adult Social Care Lawyer

Adult Social Care Lawyer

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Yorkshire

£47,181 per annum

Attendance once per week and then court attendance as and when required

About the Role:

Sellick Partnership is looking for a Adult Social Care Lawyer to join a competent local authority on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected team.

Key Responsibilities of an Adult Social Care Lawyer:

• Providing legal advice, representation, advocacy and support as required on all aspects of community care law relating to vulnerable adults; Including,

a) The care act 2014 and its regulations, including, but not limited to, unpaid care home fees and charging, deprivation of assets, ordinary residence and safeguarding

b) Law in relation to Mental Capacity Act 2005 including deprivation of liberty in the Court of Protection, Re X applications, S16 and S21A applications

c) Law in relation to the Mental Health Act 1983, relating to applications for displacement of the nearest relative and appointments, associated court proceedings, conditional discharge of patients, S117 responsibility and the care and treatment regimens under the Act

• The conduct of litigation before all courts and tribunals in relation to the work areas described above.
• Advocacy before first tier courts and tribunals and equivalent forum and before second tier court and tribunals as appropriate.
• Providing legal advice and support to enable the local authority to fulfil its Statutory and strategic functions.
• Legal drafting to include statements, reports, pleadings , instructions to counsel, court orders and settlement agreements as required and as a necessary part of the conduct of legal proceedings before all relevant courts and tribunals

Required Skills and Experience of an Adult Social Care Lawyer:

• Applicants must be qualified Solicitors, Barristers or FCILEX with 3+ years' PQE and strong technical expertise in adult social care law. The role involves managing complex cases, drafting legal documents, advising officers and members, and supporting service improvement.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage legal risk are essential.4

Benefits of an Adult Social Care Lawyer:

• 26 days annual leave (increasing with years of service) plus bank holidays
• Comprehensive learning and development oppoortunities
• Excellent Maternity and Paternity leave policies
• Local Government Pension, the council contributes 19%
• Cycle to work scheme and gym membership
• Access to Employee Healthcare
• Hybrid working and flexible working options

If you would like to have a confidential chat about this role then please contact Nina d'Entrecasteaux in our Manchester office.

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