Job Information
We are looking for a full-time Adult Social Care Lawyer to join our dynamic, busy and friendly team.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Advising in-house clients and colleagues on a range of Adult Social Care issues including safeguarding, capacity and mental health.
- Drafting applications and orders.
- Attending court.
- Liaising with private practice law firms, counsel and other external bodies.
You should have an existing knowledge in this area of law and/ or an enthusiasm to learn and develop in this area. You will need an eye for detail and good organizational skills which will enable you to carry your own caseload. You should be flexible and innovative in your approach.
The post has a starting salary of between pro rata per annum for those who are less than 2 years PQE (band 8 - £37,336 - £41,418); or £47,420 pro rata per annum for those with more than two years PQE (Band 10 - £47,420 - £41,881). Individuals appointed to band 8 will transition to band 10 upon attaining two years PQE and successful completion of the six-month probation period.
The working arrangements are flexible, with office-based working in County Hall, Morpeth and the opportunity to work on a hybrid office/ home basis
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives holding a current practicing certificate
- Existing knowledge of Adult Social Care law preferred
If you require further information about the position, please contact Helen Coombs, Principal Solicitor on telephone 07966324371 or via email helen.coombs@northumberland.gov.uk
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
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