Adult Safeguarding Lawyer
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Job Title:Adult Safeguarding Lawyer
Salary:per annum
Grade:G
Contract Type:Permanent
Working Hours:37 hours per week
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Adult Safeguarding Lawyer to join our friendly and supportive legal Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in protecting vulnerable adults and ensuring their rights and welfare are upheld. As part of our Legal Team you will provide specialist legal advice and representation on a range of adult safeguarding matters working closely with social care teams partner agencies and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on adult safeguarding matters including applications under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Care Act 2014.
- Representing the local authority in the Court of Protection and other relevant tribunals.
- Drafting legal documents court applications and policies related to safeguarding.
- Providing training and guidance to social care professionals on legal issues affecting vulnerable adults.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and case law developments.
- Handling judicial review matters deprivation of liberty cases and other public law challenges.
About You
To be successful in this role you will need:
- To be a qualified solicitor barrister or chartered legal executive
- At least 3 years post qualification experience in adult social care law
- Strong advocacy negotiation and communication skills.
- The ability to manage a varied and complex caseload.
- A commitment to public service and protecting vulnerable individuals.
What We Offer
At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
How to Apply
If you are passionate about safeguarding adults and want to make a difference in your community we would love to hear from you.
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Key Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Banking
- Legal Research
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Underwriting
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Why Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve. Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves lin ... View more
