Wiltshire Council
Adult Social Care Solicitor
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Salary: £56,674 - £59,059 (Inclusive of 15% market supplement)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.
Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Solicitor looking for a change? Join the dedicated, close-knit team at Wiltshire Council as an Adult Social Care Solicitor where your contribution will be truly valued. Collaborate with friendly and experienced lawyers who handle Adult Care work and open the door to continuous development through invaluable learning opportunities within our team.
In this role, you will:
- Advise on court applications related to disputed capacity and best interest decisions
- Participate in Court of Protection proceedings (both remotely and in-person)
- Handle applications concerning the Displacement/Appointment of nearest relatives
- Advise on policies and discrete issues
- Contribute to training initiatives as needed
Your responsibilities will cover a wide spectrum of adult care matters, including ordinary residence disputes, safeguarding and care management resolutions, challenges to community care decisions, complaints and public law challenges, and inter-agency disputes.
Although your designated workplace will be our main office at County Hall in Trowbridge, we embrace hybrid work arrangements that offer flexibility and maintain productivity, ensuring the right equilibrium for you and the service. Regular office attendance is expected, and there may be occasions where you need to attend court in person.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here. https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/why-us
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Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details
For more details, contact Eileen Connolly mailto:eileen.connolly@wiltshire.gov.uk, Principal Solicitor, or call 01225 718371.
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Application criteria
Please download and read the role description and person specification https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/19741/OS14-1024-Senior-Solicitor-L3-Litigation-2/pdf/OS14-1024_Senior_Solicitor_L3_(Litigation)_(2).pdf carefully before you apply.
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We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/equality-diversity-public-sector-duty
Disability Confident Employer https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-2-disability-confident-employer
Application process https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/help-and-support
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