Vacancy Details

Description

Directorate: Resources

Section: Legal

Grade: Level 14

Actual Salary: £49,764 - £52,805

Hours: 37

 

This advert is open to Internal applicants.

 

This advert is open to internal applicants.

 

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic social care solicitor to join our team.

 

You will be working closely with a range of clients in the social care department and with senior management.

 

The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of social care law and an in depth knowledge of matters relating to adult social care proceedings.

 

The successful applicant will need to be able to deal with a variety of complex social care cases .

 

You must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage a significant case load and have excellent drafting skills.

 

You must also be able to demonstrate that you have the ability to form positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and 3rd parties. For more details about this role or an informal chat please contact Christina Menzies, christina.menzies@stoke.gov.uk 01782232800.

 

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority.  If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity andare committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we canall be ourselves and succeed together.

 

To Apply

Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'.  If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.

 

In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions: