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.

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