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Adult Social Care Lawyer - Permanent

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 46,142 - 52,413 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southend-On-Sea, Essex

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Your new role 
Southend City Council has a new exciting full-time, permanent opportunity for an Adult's Social Care Lawyer. The successful candidate will provide legal advice on the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act, including associated regulations and guidance.

Conduct thorough legal research to support casework and policy development, advise and conduct litigation in relation to adult social care matters, including handling applications relating to Community DOLs, section 21 applications, S21A challenges, S16 welfare proceedings and care proceedings, displacement of nearest relative applications and judicial reviews.Working alongside the Court of Protection team, the appointed candidate will make applications for finance and property deputy-ship and authority to sign or surrender tenancies. Advise on displacement cases, safeguarding and financial matters along with reviewing draft policies.

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.

What you'll need to succeed 
To be shortlisted for this position, you must be a fully-qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with a current Practising Certificate from the Law Society of England and Wales, the Bar Council.

It is essential for you to have some previous experience within the Adult Social Care sector, preferably with some knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act or Care Act. Have knowledge of social care law and experience of its application in the Local Government context. This may include the drafting and interpretation of contracts, court documents, advising on legislation, case law and generalist/specialist local government protocols.

What you'll get in return 
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. 
What you need to do now 
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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