Lawyer - Social Care

To be responsible for Social Care law matters in regards to Childcare and Adults Services. To ensure that robust and effective legal advice is provided and ensuring representation for the Council in Courts, Tribunals, Inquiries, Hearings and Negotiations.

You will need to be skilled at providing concise and clear guidance, be well organised and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• To undertake, provide and assist in the legal services provided to the Childrens
• To represent the Council in legal and quasi legal proceedings in negotiations and generally in its relations with outside bodies and the public;
• To appear on behalf of the Council in the Magistrates Court, County Court, High Court and Tribunals on matters as allocated by the Principal Solicitor;

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they has a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

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