Directorate: Core Services | Service: Legal Services
Position reference: 50145635
Salary: £39,152 - £50,269 (Career Grade)
Working Arrangements: Hybrid – minimum of 3 days in the office
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 29/05/2026 23:59
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 note that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and is unable to provide sponsorship for visa.
We understand the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible working patterns to aid work‑life balance.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and committed Lawyer to join our Adult Social Care legal team providing comprehensive legal support to deliver the very best outcomes for the people of Barnsley.
Responsibilities
- Have post‑qualification experience in Adult Social Care/Court of Protection or other relevant area.
- 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
- Legal assistant support.
- Highly supportive environment with training and development opportunities.
- Competitive salary.
- Local government pension scheme, including option to contribute to an Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme.
- Flexible and hybrid working.
- Flexi time, including 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 policies including excellent maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements.
We welcome applicants with past convictions and encourage a diverse pool of candidates.
For any application‑related enquiries, please contact Sara Townend, Principal Lawyer, at 01226 775648 or email saratownend@barnsley.gov.uk.
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