Lawyer - Adult Social Care

The starting salary for this role is £50,047 - £55,125 per annum depending on experience.

This salary is based on a 36-hour working week but we will consider applications from candidates looking for part time or flexible hours (subject to a minimum commitment of 18 hours).

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

As an Adult Social Care Lawyer, you will join a friendly, successful and Lexcel accredited in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council.

The Council adopts an agile working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate, Leatherhead and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. The team are very approachable (even when working remotely!) so there will always be someone to provide you with support and discuss matters with.

Our team culture is one which is supportive and engaged. If you are interested in developing and enhancing your existing skills whilst undertaking quality and varied work in the area of Adult Social Care, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

Are you a qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX looking for a new role within in Adult Social Care Law?

As an Adult Social Care Lawyer, you will be expected to carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include:

• Providing clear and practical advice on Ordinary Residence, MH Act s117 Aftercare, and NHS Continuing Health Care in a variety of contexts
• Advising the Local Authority in the context of inter-agency disputes
• Resolving and case managing any disputes.

You will have the opportunity to join our Lawyers Career Scheme which will allow for accelerated career and salary progression based on performance. You will be supported through training, regular supervision and development plans to continue learning and developing your expertise and so achieve successful progression through the career scheme.

We are looking for someone with an interest in working directly with colleagues in our client team to aid the understanding and resolution of Local Authority responsibility.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• You are a Solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority
• Experience of adult social care law in either the private or public sector
• Experience working with clients at all levels
• Ability to give clear, accurate and practical advice.

Please note that this post is politically restricted.

Contact us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 14/04/2024 with interviews planned for 26/04/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.