Job Title: Adult Safeguarding Lawyer
Salary: £53,460 – £61,638 per annum
Grade: G
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Adult Safeguarding Lawyer to join our friendly and supportive legal Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in protecting vulnerable adults and ensuring their rights and welfare are upheld. As part of our Legal Team, you will provide specialist legal advice and representation on a range of adult safeguarding matters, working closely with social care teams, partner agencies and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Advising on adult safeguarding matters, including applications under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Care Act 2014.
Representing the local authority in the Court of Protection and other relevant tribunals.
Drafting legal documents, court applications, and policies related to safeguarding.
Providing training and guidance to social care professionals on legal issues affecting vulnerable adults.
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and case law developments.
Handling judicial review matters, deprivation of liberty cases, and other public law challenges.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

To be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive
At least 3 years post qualification experience in adult social care law
Strong advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.
The ability to manage a varied and complex caseload.
A commitment to public service and protecting vulnerable individuals.

What We Offer

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Flexible and hybrid working options.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Generous annual leave entitlement
Local Government Pension Scheme
Ongoing training and professional development
Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Staff discounts and local offers

DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Basic Level is required for this post.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about safeguarding adults and want to make a difference in your community, we would love to hear from you.