Lawyer/Senior Lawyer Adult Social Care
Keynsham
Full Time
Permanent
£42,839 - £51,356 per annum
- Bath and North East Somerset Council is the local council for the district of Bath and North East Somerset in Somerset, England.
- The Applicant will need to have experience in a variety of matters relating to adult social care law including but not limited to the Care Act 2014; Mental Health Act 1983 and many more.
- We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
Salary: Lawyer £42,839 - £46,142 per annum, pro rata; Senior Lawyer £47,181 - £51,356 per annum, pro rata depending on experience
Following a successful growth bid for Legal Services we are seeking to attract and recruit to a number of posts including the developing and exciting areas of Court of Protection and Deprivation of Liberty (Children & Adults); Special Educational Needs and Tribunal work (SEND) general safeguarding and a Legal Officer to support these areas with opportunities for further development. We also have an opportunity for a Lawyer and a Legal Officer in the area of child protection.
Applications are invited from Candidates who are either a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive [conditions apply for Chartered Legal Executive as to Advocacy Certificates]. Whilst we are interested in experienced candidates from a local government background, if you are qualified with raw talent but little or no PQE experience then one of these roles might just be for you. As a progressive Council we are committed to investing in staff and to support individuals to fulfil their full potential.
About the Team
The team provides legal advice to the Council mainly in relation to child and adult protection, education and employment. You will require a comprehensive knowledge of the work practices, processes, procedures and policies relating to the service area.
About You
- The Applicant will need to have experience in a variety of matters relating to adult social care law (ideally within a Local Authority) including but not limited to the Care Act 2014; Mental Health Act 1983; Mental Capacity Act 2005; High Court / Court of Protection cases including deprivation of liberty of 16–17-year-olds) and miscellaneous adult safeguarding matters.
- Experience in other areas such as judicial review; LADO; SEND; misfeasance in public office is desirable.
- To provide guidance and support to junior members of the team
- Condition of this post if a Chartered Legal Executive is to have Civil Proceedings Certificate: For County Courts (except family), Magistrates' Courts, Tribunals, and Coroners' Courts.
Interview date: 23rd February - 27th February
Keynsham
Full Time
Permanent
£42,839 - £51,356 per annum