Adult Social Care Lawyer

Adult Social Care Lawyer

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Hybrid Working

£37,938 - £48,710 per annum

Summary of the Adult Social Care Lawyer role:

Sellick Partnership is thrilled to be assisting Barnsley Council in their search for an Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their growing legal team. Barnsley Council is a double-award winning Council of the Year authority, and it couldn't be a more exciting time to be joining them.

Responsibilities of the Adult Social Care Lawyer:

• Making applications to the Court of Protection and High Court, including COP applications around issuing concerning deputyships, welfare and best interests, deprivation of liberty including s21a, judicial review, and inherent jurisdiction.
• Providing 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.
• Providing 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.
• Advising Service Managers and Directors on Adult Social Care policy and procedures.

Experience required for the Adult Social Care Lawyer:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive.
• While it is not expected that candidates will have experience of all the areas mentioned, exposure to Court of Protection or Mental Health Act advice would be beneficial. Training and support can be provided to develop within the role.

The Adult Care Lawyer joining this team will enjoy the following benefits:

• 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 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

How to apply for the Adult Social Care Lawyer role:

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