Adult Social Care Lawyer
1 week ago
The role We are looking for a confident and motivated lawyer to join our team of lawyers and legal officers in the Adult Care legal team. As a key member of the team you will: Provide high quality legal advice and support on a broad range of adult care legal matters, covering the full spectrum of adult community care law Conduct Court of Protection proceedings on behalf of the Council Work closely with Adult Social Care colleagues on often sensitive and complex cases Help the service navigate upcoming changes in this fast moving and developing area of law If you are interested in a wide and varied caseload, this post may be exactly what you are looking for. This area of work has some significant changes on the horizon, so it is a very exciting time to join the team. No two days are the same. You will be a qualified: Solicitor Barrister Chartered Legal Executive and authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007. You will also bring: An understanding and working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other associated adult social care legislation Experience of conducting Court of Protection proceedings Confidence in undertaking advocacy, or a willingness to develop this further in the role Experience of handling a busy and varied caseload Good communication and IT skills A collaborative, team focused approach, with strong problem solving skills and a good sense of humour The work can be fast paced but is exceptionally rewarding. If you have the right skills, attitude and a passion for this area of work, we will help you develop the rest. You will be well supported and we are confident you will find this a professionally rewarding and fulfilling role. In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Benefits A competitive salary on our Grade 10 pay scale Generous annual leave entitlement The ability to purchase additional leave Access to our staff benefits scheme Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) We have a new cloud-based case management system We are LEXCEL accredited Working in Lincolnshire Lincolnshire is a great place to live and work. Lincoln has an impressive castle and cathedral, with the medieval quarter providing a striking contrast to the lively and youthful feel of this university city. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a beautiful city with a great team of colleagues, look no further. This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive team. Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of . #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Adult Social Care Lawyer
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