Job Description

37,946 - 44,918
The Role:
We are continuing to expand our Adult Social Care legal team to meet increased demand and maintain our high standards of service. As part of this expansion, we have identified the need for a bespoke position within the ASC Legal team that is dedicated primarily to working closely with the Council's Charging and Assessment Team to recover unpaid care costs.
This exciting new role will require having conduct of a variety of straightforward and more complex debt recovery matters which relate directly to Adult Social Care and will involve consideration of issues such as deprivation of assets, the role of a financial Deputy/Lasting Power of Attorney, the enforcement of judgments and the limitations on the Council's powers to charge for meeting an individual's assessed eligible care needs.
You will already have, or will be supported to develop, a good working knowledge of relevant Adult Social Care legislation such as the Care Act 2015 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 and associated charging regulations.
This position will be subject to a basic criminal record disclosure check.
Working Pattern:
This is a full time role of 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday. You will have the benefit of flexible working hours.
What you'll need to succeed:

• A qualified solicitor (or equivalent qualification) with experience in litigation, specifically in debt recovery processes and you will have a keen interest in adult social care law. It is not necessary to have experience in working in Adult Social Care as full support and training will be provided to the right applicant.
• Experience of managing varied and complex caseloads.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and effectively.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to team success and shared learning.

What you'll get in return:
Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.
Our core employee rewards and benefits include:

• a competitive salary.
• a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions.
• a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme
• Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.
Closing date: 5th October 2025

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