Overview of the Adult Social Care LawyerSalary: £47,181 - £50,269 (plus a market supplement of £7k until December 2027)Location: Halton, CheshireWorking: HybridPermanentKey duties of the Adult Social Care LawyerAs Adult Social Care Lawyer, you will be primarily responsible for:Providing advice, assistance and representation in court in relation to adult social care, including but not limited to: Deprivation of Liberty, Court of Protection welfare and finance matters, safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse, ordinary residence determinations, advice in accordance with the Mental Health Act, attending legal advice panels, policy advice, guidance and drafting, entitlement to health fundingSupervise the work of junior members of staff as and when requiredUndertaking advocacy in the Court of Protection and Civil CourtJudicial ReviewYou will be an integral part of a professional legal team delivering legal advice and support. You will be a positive and highly motivated person who is confident, versatile and innovative.Ideal requirements of the Adult Social Care LawyerYou will be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEx with a current Practising CertificateYou will have previous experience dealing with Adult Social Care matters and have well-developed communication skills, both written and verbalLocal government experience is desirable, but we welcome applications from people from all parts of the legal sectorWill have undertaken advocacy in the Court of Protection and Civil Court in respect of Adult Social Care mattersThis is a fantastic opportunity for an established lawyer with a good understanding of Adult Social Care law to join a progressive organisation and diversify their skillset and experience.Benefits that come with the Adult Social Care Lawyer roleLocal Government Pension SchemeFlexible working - agile working arrangements and unrivalled flexibility in terms of working hours and locationA generous minimum annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays)Access to a fully insured hybrid/electric car through the Council's car leasing/salary sacrifice schemeExtensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance ProgrammeHow to apply for the Adult Social Care Lawyer role:To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Ciara D'Arcy in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.Synonyms: Solicitor | Lawyer | Advocate | Associate | Barrister | Legal PractitionerSellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years\' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr