Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer

1 day ago


Barnsley, Barnsley, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership Limited Full time
Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a highly skilled Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their legal team on a permanent basis. As a Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in providing legal advice and support to the Council's Adult Social Care department.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Deputise for the Principal Lawyer and provide training and support to the Lawyers in the team.
  • 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, and associated Regulations and Statutory Guidance.
  • 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, and 16-17-year-old Deprivation of liberty cases.
  • Advise Service Managers and Directors on Adult Social Care policy and procedure.
Requirements:
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive.
  • Prior experience in an adult social care law from either a private practice or a public sector setting.
What We Offer:
  • Legal assistant support.
  • Fantastic training and development opportunities.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Excellent local government pension scheme, including the option to contribute to an Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme.
  • Flexible and hybrid working.
  • Generous annual leave allowance, increasing with length of service, and an additional 5 discretionary days used for Christmas shutdown.
  • Flexi time and use of up to 5 banked flexi days per year.
  • Car lease scheme, salary sacrifice for a brand new car.
  • Salary sacrifice scheme for extra annual leave, cycle to work, home electronics, and childcare vouchers.
  • Discounts on car parking, rail travel, eating out, leisure attractions, and gym memberships.
  • Family-friendly policies, including excellent maternity, paternity, and adoption entitlements.

For more information or to apply for the Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer role, contact Sara Robinson in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office for a confidential chat.



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