Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – Home Counties – Remote Working – Up to £60 per hour Umbrella
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently working with a reputable Local Authority in the Home Counties area who are recruiting for a Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their department.
This role has an initial duration of 6 Months with a likely further extension and will be worked on an all remote basis, Full time ideally, part time candidates with relevant experience will also be considered
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive to become part of a forward thinking, proactive Local Authority.
The ideal candidate will be a Solicitor or Barrister with prior experience working within Local Government carrying a full and varied caseload of Adult and Education matters.
Duties may include:
- Providing advice under the Mental Health Act 1983, including displacement of nearest relative, deprivation of liberty, place of safety, s117 aftercare
- Advocating in the Court of Protection
- Providing advice on application of the inherent jurisdiction and drafting statements, applications and orders
- Advising on aspects of community care under both the Care Act 2014 and National Assistance Act 1948, including ordinary residence, direct payments and personal budgets, vulnerable adults, appointeeship/deputyship
- Defending Judicial review proceedings in relation to community care matters and disputing age assessments
An hourly rate of up to £60 per hour umbrella is offered for this position dependent on experience level.
For further information, please contact Connie Ross or Philippa Stoate via phone or email for further information
0121 616 0660
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 – Home Counties – Remote Working – Up to £60 per hour Umbrella