Client: James Andrews Recruitment Solutions
Location: Essex
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: af02373e53c3
Job Views: 6
Posted: 03.03.2025
Expiry Date: 17.04.2025
Job Description:
We are currently working in partnership with a local authority based in Essex, who are recruiting for a Senior Adult Social Care Solicitor on a permanent contract. This is a full time hours role offering a hybrid working pattern (circa three days per week WFH ) and an initial starting salary of £53,647 per annum .
The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and will have at least three years’ experience working in adult social care law.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
1. Preparing and representing the organisation in court of protection matters
2. Advising on all aspects of adult safeguarding law as well as for plans and assessments for vulnerable adults
3. Providing legal advice on the duties of the organisation under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Health and Social Care Act, Mental Health Act and associated regulations and statutory guidance
4. Acting as a legal practitioner and advocate (when necessary) within the team, ensuring the provision of timely and accurate legal advice
Experience required:
1. Strong adult social care experience
2. Relevant professional qualification – solicitor, barrister or FCILEX
Working hours:
35 hours per week
Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
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