Adult Social Care Lawyer
- Location England
- Job type Locum
- Salary £60 - 65 per hour
- Discipline Local Government & Public Sector Legal
- Reference J84909
Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – Competitive Rate – Part-time – Remote Working – South-East England
Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer
Up to £60 per hour umbrella (dependent on experience)
Local Authority based in South-East England
3 month rolling contract
Full time, flexible hours per week
Fully remote role
Venn Group is working with a fantastic local authority in South-East England in their search for an Adult Social Care Lawyer on an Locum basis for an initial 3-month role (with the potential to be extended)
Role Highlights:
- Flexible Working – part-time role with remote working.
- Competitive Rate – an attractive rate dependent on experience.
Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales with a valid practising certificate, or equivalent legal qualification.
- In-depth knowledge of adult social care law and relevant statutory frameworks.
- Strong advocacy skills and the ability to work independently within a team.
- Effective communication skills for collaboration with internal departments and external partners.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Provide robust legal advice and support on all aspects of adult social care, including Court of Protection applications, welfare and best interests decisions, deprivations of liberty, and inherent jurisdiction cases.
- Advise on statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other relevant legislation, ensuring effective service delivery.
- Handle a variety of complex legal matters, such as ordinary residence disputes, data protection issues, safeguarding, provider failure, and s117 aftercare cases.
If you are interested in Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer role in South-East England, please contact Aidan Sallis in the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to southeastlegal@venngroup.com and a member of the specialist legal recruitment team will get back to you.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – Competitive Rate – Part-time – Remote Working – South-East England