Adult Safeguarding Lawyer

Job Description

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.

Advert Closing Date: (Redeployment Only): 15th January 2026 Advert Closing Date: 8th February 2026 Interview Date: 24th February 2026

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

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About us

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.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

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.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council