We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Adult Safeguarding Lawyer to join our friendly, supportive and dynamic 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 
• Experience in adult social care law, Court of Protection proceedings and public law principles.
• 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

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role please contact Petrena Sharpe by email at petrena.sharpe@thurrock.gov.uk  

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.