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R2R103912 - Lawyer - Adult Social Care - Permanent - NEW SALARIES!!
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Adult’s Social Care Lawyer – Southend on Sea City Council
Your New Organisation
Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff, working alongside partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, supported by flexible working practices to promote a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions, including social services, transport, public health, and parks, as well as planning, trading standards, community safety, and education.
This makes our Council a great place to work, learn, and make a difference.
Your New Role
Southend City Council is offering an exciting, full-time, permanent opportunity for an Adult’s Social Care Lawyer.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide legal advice on the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act (MCA), and Mental Health Act (MHA), including related regulations and guidance.
- Conduct thorough legal research to support casework and policy development.
- Advise and conduct litigation in relation to adult social care matters, including:
- Applications relating to Community DOLs.
- Section 21 applications.
- S21A challenges.
- S16 welfare proceedings and care proceedings.
- Displacement of nearest relative applications.
- Judicial reviews.
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Working alongside the Court of Protection team, the selected candidate will:
- Make applications for finance and property deputyship and authority to sign or surrender tenancies.
- Advise on displacement cases, safeguarding, and financial matters.
- Review draft policies.
Hybrid working is available for this role. However, you must be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
To be shortlisted for this position, you must:
- Be a fully-qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with an active Practising Certificate from the:
- Law Society of England and Wales
- Bar Council
You should also have:
- Some previous experience in the Adult Social Care sector, preferably with knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act or Care Act.
- Familiarity with social care law and local government contexts.
- Experience in:
- Drafting and interpreting contracts.
- Preparing court documents.
- Advising on legislation, case law, and generalist/specialist local government protocols.
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What You’ll Get in Return
When joining the Council, you can enjoy:
- 25 days’ annual leave.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Excellent training and development support.
- Professional development aligned with your role.
A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.
What You Need to Do Now
If you are interested in this role:
- Apply online with an up-to-date copy of your CV.
- For further details, contact Nathalie at: Nathalie.s@hays.com
Note: Applications may close prior to the advertised date, so apply as soon as possible.
The Council is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcomed regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age, or religion or belief.
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