Lawyer Adult Social Care

Introduction

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable adults and making a difference in the community? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive candidate to join our Adult Social Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of local government, supporting vital services that protect and empower adults in need.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of ASC files, providing legal advice to the local authority’s Adult Social Care service
• Handling Court of Protection proceedings which involve safeguarding the rights and interests of vulnerable adults who lack mental capacity
• Advising on the availability of services to meet the social care needs of adults under the Care Act 2014
• Reviewing and potentially challenging local authority decisions to refuse care and support
• Providing guidance on funding care and support for individuals who don’t meet the means test for local authority‑funded care
• Representing the client department at all case‑related meetings and conducting advocacy in court in appropriate matters
• Adhering to the Legal Services Unit’s quality standards (Lexcel) including time‑recording to maintain professional standards
• Handling confidential data sensitively and securely in accordance with policy

Qualifications

• Legal knowledge in adult social care and mental health law
• A desire to work in the public sector and to support vulnerable members of the community
• Excellent communication skills for general legal advice, advocacy, and stakeholder interaction
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Effective time management, prioritisation skills, and the ability to work under competing pressures

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement that increases with service, including an annual leave purchase scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (where appropriate)
• Employee travel and entertainment discounts
• Local government pension scheme
• Optional car lease scheme
• Staff parking discount scheme
• Family‑friendly policies including maternity, adoption, paternity, and parental leave

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