Adult Social Care Locum – South West – Remote Working – £50-£55 per Hour Umbrella – ASAP Start
Venn Group’s specialist legal team has partnered with a South West Local Authority who are looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Adult Social Care Locum to join their team for an initial term of 4 months. This is a predominantly remote working position with infrequent court attendance at face-to-face hearings required.
Our client is happy to consider candidates with both full time and part time availability.
This role is best suited to a qualified Solicitor with previous Local Authority experience, carrying a full and varied caseload.
Duties may include:
- Conducting advocacy
- Dealing with all Deprivation of Liberty matters
- Managing a full caseload and providing advice & support to the legal team with a focus on Court of Protection Matters
- Ensuring the management of Court of Protection proceedings and related requests for legal advice
- Investigating factual circumstances of cases and to advise on the management of legal proceedings
- Representing in formal legal proceedings, attending Court and undertaking advocacy where appropriate
- Carrying out case management of complex cases comprising of welfare and financial matters arising from the Care Act 2014
- Dealing with applications to the Court of Protection for welfare matters and to the County Court under the Mental Health Act 1983 particularly in respect of nearest relation
An hourly rate of £50-£55 umbrella is offered for this position.
To apply, please contact Georgina Fry or Charlotte Foley on 0117 930 8760. Alternatively, email gfry@venngroup.com with an up-to-date CV and details of your current availability and a member of the team will be in touch.
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.