Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

Position reference:

Directorate: Core Services | Service: Legal Services

Working Arrangements :Hybrid - minimum of 3 days in the office

Contract type: Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Legal Servicesteam as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About the Post:

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 providingcomprehensive 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 policiesincludingexcellent maternity,paternityand adoption entitlements.

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

We’re committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"

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