Adult Social Care Lawyer

Adult Social Care Lawyer

Posted 3 days ago by 1762244971

£55 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
London

Summary: A reputable local authority in London is seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer for a locum contract, initially lasting three months with potential for extension. The role involves managing a mixed caseload of Adult Social Care matters and offers a hybrid working arrangement. The successful candidate must be available for full-time hours across five days a week, with some office attendance required. Immediate availability is preferred for applicants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a mixed caseload of Adult Social Care matters including Court of Protection (COP), Ordinary Residence, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS), Care Act, and Mental Capacity Act.

Key Skills:

  • Experience in Adult Social Care law.
  • Ability to manage a varied caseload.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Full-time availability across five days a week.
  • Flexibility for hybrid working arrangements.

Salary (Rate): £55 per hour

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal

Detailed Description From Employer:

Adult Social Care Lawyer

London Local Authority

Locum Contracts

Hybrid Working Arrangement

A reputable local authority in London is seeking to recruit an Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their well-established team.

The Adult Social Care Lawyer will join the London Council on an intial 3 month contract, however there may be potential to extend further. Office attendance is flexible and usually required a couple of times per month, however the candidate must be available to work full-time hours across 5 days per week. Fully remote working may be considered for the right candidate, depending on location and experience.

The successful candidate will be required to manage a mixed caseload of Adult Social Care matters including:

  • Court of Protection (COP)
  • Ordinary Residence
  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS)
  • Care Act
  • Mental Capacity Act

This will be a great opportunity for a determined Adult Social Care Lawyer to develop their expertise, and take on a varied and interesting caseload, within an accomplished team.

Our client is seeking to fill this locum Adult Social Care role as soon as possible, so applicants will ideally be able to start immediately or within a few weeks' notice. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting.

Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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