Job Description
Starting salary: £48,456 (Plus 5% Market Supplement)
Job Level: Level 4 Zone 2
Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date:Wednesday 15th March 2023 23:59
Interviews to be held: TBC
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion
Anonymised Application–in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
About us
Camden is building somewhere everyone can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study and visit. Because, we’re not just home to UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.
The Role
The Council is looking for a Social Care Lawyer to assist in the delivery of some of the Council’s top priorities by delivering a high-quality customer focused legal Social Care service. Our in-house legal team plays an essential part in the achievement of the objectives of Camden Council. As a service we strive to provide a high-quality professional service that meets our client’s expectations. You will be a valued member of a lively, responsive and supportive team delivering essential advice to clients and providing representation in diverse and interesting cases across the Council.
To provide a high quality and comprehensive legal service on all aspects of law relating to the area of Social Care. You will be expected appear in open court or in chambers on litigious matters as appropriate. The work carried out by the Social Care legal team is crucial to Camden achieving the aims and objectives as outlined in the Camden 2025 Plan.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.
About you
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.
You will be a qualified solicitor or Barrister, or Fellowship member of the Institute of Legal Executives and have detailed knowledge of UK laws related to all aspects of Social Care. Having working knowledge of local government law and Social Care is essential, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) including literacy, tact and diplomacy and ability to advise competently on relevant legal matters. To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to work effectively, in partnership with colleagues and team members in the delivery of the service in respect of complex work or projects.
The post-holder will be responsible for the effective provision of legal advice, undertake casework and deliver a client-focused service within a specialist team. This includesadvising the Council’s Social Care teams on legal issues.You will have knowledge of the Camden 2025 and focus on the delivery of outcomes and the priorities of the Council as set out in the Camden 2025.
Working for Camden
We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine our corporate services, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE tosee full details of our benefits.
Additional information
To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the following link into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/9891128/file/document?...
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.