Adult Social Care Lawyer
Location: Waltham Forest, London
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office
About the Role
Waltham Forest Council is seeking an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to join its friendly and supportive Families Legal Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional with specialist experience in adult social care and community care law to provide expert legal advice and support to the Council.
You will manage a varied and complex caseload, advising the Adult Social Care department on legal matters involving vulnerable adults, mental capacity and community care responsibilities. You will also handle Court of Protection proceedings and support the Council in meeting its statutory obligations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of adult social care and community care legal matters.
- Handle Court of Protection proceedings, including applications under Sections 21A and 16.
- Provide specialist legal advice on the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983.
- Deal with ordinary residence disputes and matters involving the inherent jurisdiction.
- Provide clear, accurate and practical legal advice to the Adult Social Care department.
- Represent the Council in court proceedings where required, with advocacy experience desirable but not essential.
- Work closely with council departments and relevant stakeholders to support effective decision-making.
- Manage competing priorities and ensure legal matters are progressed within required deadlines.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive.
- Considerable post-qualification experience (PQE) in adult social care and/or community care law.
- Previous Local Authority legal experience.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983.
- Experience managing a varied legal caseload, including Court of Protection matters.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and provide effective legal advice.
Working Arrangements
- Hybrid working, with one day per week in the office.
- Attendance at court when required.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive legal team committed to professional development.
Please note: This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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