The starting salary for this role is £52,047 to £57,125 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 28 hours).
Are you an admitted Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX of England and Wales with a current practising certificate looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Adult Social Care Law? 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.
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.
The Council adopts an agile working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate, Leatherhead, Weybridge and Woking 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.
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
- Buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting health and wellbeing
- 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 Role
As an Adult Social Care Lawyer, you will be expected to carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include:
- Managing a caseload of Court of Protection cases
- Providing practical clear advice on a range of areas including adult safeguarding, ordinary residence, Care Act provision
- Providing internal training
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 experience of Adult Social Care law in either the private or public sector and has experience working with clients at all levels, with the ability to give clear, accurate and practical advice.
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
We welcome applications from candidates with private sector experience with transferable skills and knowledge who are interested in working within local government.
If you are looking for a role which is varied and interesting, with an opportunity to develop your existing skills and experience by working in local government, please click the apply button below.
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.
This is a rolling advert with shortlisting and interviewing taking place on a regular basis and we aim to contact all candidates within two weeks of their submitted application.
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.