Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

Please apply online via the link provided.

Barnsley Council’s Legal Service recently won In-house Legal Team of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards recognising the progress made over the last 12 months and the significant impact of the service.

As a Council we pride ourselves in being an inclusive employer where a people-centred culture is at the forefront of supporting our people’s well-being, motivation, and productivity. We understand the importance of flexibility and we offer a range of flexible working patterns to aid a work life balance that accommodates individual needs.

As a modern employer we actively remove the barriers to employment. Whether you are looking for a part-time opportunity, a working parent or carer, living with a disability or long-term health condition, we welcome and value your application to join our team.

We are now looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and committed Lawyer to join our Adult Social Care legal team providing comprehensive legal support to deliver the very best outcomes for the people of Barnsley.

As a Lawyer within the Adult Social Care team you will:

· Have post qualification experience in Adult Social Care/Court of Protection or other relevant area

· The ability to represent the council and manage a caseload of Court of Protection matters, including but not limited to, section 16 welfare, section 21A challenges and community deprivation of liberty

· Provide legal advice across a range of Adult Social Care matters, including ordinary residence disputes; mental health and mental capacity related queries; safeguarding matters; and social care charging

· Demonstrate a working knowledge of legislation relevant to the area in particular the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 and Care Act 2014, along with associated guidance

· Draft court applications, position statements, court orders and other associated documentation

· Liaise with external agencies and partners as required

Benefits of the Adult Social Care Lawyer role are:

· Legal assistant support

· Highly supportive environment with training and development opportunities

· Competitive salary

· Local government pension scheme, including the option to contribute to an Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme

· Flexible and hybrid working

· Flexi time, including the use of up to 5 banked flexi days per year.

· Generous annual leave allowance, increasing with length of service and an additional 5 discretionary leave days used for Christmas shutdown

· Salary sacrifice scheme for extra annual leave, cycle to work, home electronics and childcare vouchers.

· Discounts on car parking, rail travel, eating out, leisure attractions and gym memberships.

· Family friendly policies including excellent maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements.

We would be extremely interested in hearing from candidates with experience of working in Local Government.

If you would like an informal chat about this role, please contact Sara Townend, Principal Lawyer on 01226 775648 or email saratownend@barnsley.gov.uk.