Care Planning Adviser
hace 2 días
Bath
About us Stone King is a purpose‑driven national law firm, recognised for our sector‑leading expertise across Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, Public, Faith and Private Client work. Our collaborative culture and deep-rooted values shape everything we do; for our clients, our communities, and our people. The opportunity If you’re passionate about supporting vulnerable people and have experience in a similar environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career to join our Trusts & Estates Team, supporting vulnerable individuals and their families through some of life’s most challenging moments. You’ll play a crucial role in supporting clients who may have mental capacity or mental health challenges. Why This Role? • Make a genuine impact and support vulnerable clients with their financial affairs, often where we act as attorney or deputy, • Develop your career and learn from experienced colleagues, • Thrive in a values-led, people-first culture where wellbeing and development truly matter., • Benefit from excellent benefits that put wellbeing and development at the forefront., • Client‑facing and varied role, including office work, home visits, and hands-on support for individuals and families What You’ll Be Doing • Coordinating and attending client meetings, ensuring clear, empathetic communication, • Preparing and submitting Court of Protection applications, • Managing a range of processes including annual returns, bond payments and submissions, • Preparing detailed cost assessments, • Assisting with social services care funding and welfare benefits applications, • Keeping accurate, reconciled financial records for each client, • Conducting welfare checks directly or via professional third parties, • Providing practical day‑to‑day assistance, such as:, • Organising house clearances or relocation logistics, • Supporting transitions into care, • Managing utilities, finances and property maintenance, • Arranging property and asset valuations, • This is a hands-on, client‑centred role where no two days are the same. What We’re Looking For ✔ Experience working with vulnerable individuals (e.g. adult social care, social work, support work, care coordination, community care) ✔ Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 ✔ Ability to travel to clients and between offices ✔ A positive, proactive and caring approach ✔ Strong organisational and time‑management skills ✔ Self‑motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team ✔ Empathetic, client‑focused attitude ✔ Confident with Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems Desirable Experience ✔Previous work within the Court of Protection or a related legal/social care setting ✔Experience with safeguarding procedures ✔Understanding of social care provision, social services and welfare benefits ✔Background in adult social care Why Stone King? We prioritise wellbeing, flexibility, personal growth and a culture where people feel supported and valued. We genuinely believe our people are our greatest asset. 👉 If you’re ready to bring your social care / support expertise into a role with more progression, more variety, and deep client impact — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join us on our journey. See the full job description below: