Adults Social Care Lawyer

Adults Social Care Lawyer

Posted 4 days ago by Sellick Partnership

£60 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
London

Summary: The role of Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer involves joining a London Borough Council on a locum contract for an initial period of three months, with the possibility of extension. The position requires hybrid working, with office attendance twice a week, and entails managing a personal caseload related to various adult social care matters. This opportunity is ideal for a dedicated legal professional looking to contribute to a prestigious legal team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a personal caseload of matters relating to Court of Protection (COP) proceedings
  • Handle cases involving the Mental Capacity Act
  • Address issues related to Mental Health
  • Assist with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) cases
  • Determine matters of Ordinary Residence
  • Conduct Judicial Review
  • Provide advisory work

Key Skills:

  • Experience in adult social care law
  • Knowledge of Court of Protection proceedings
  • Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health issues
  • Ability to manage a personal caseload
  • Strong advisory skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Salary (Rate): £60ph

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Legal

Detailed Description From Employer:

Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer

London Local Authority

Locum Contract

Hybrid Working Arrangement

£55ph - £60ph (umbrella)

Sellick Partnership are recruiting for an Adult Social Care Lawyer on behalf of a well-known London Borough Council.

The successful Adult Social Care Lawyer will join the Council on an initial 3 month locum contract, with the view to extend further. Office attendance will be required twice per week.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hardworking individual to join a prestigious legal team, undertaking a variety of work for the Council. The Adult Social Care Lawyer will be expected to manage a personal caseload of matters relating to:

  • Court of Protection (COP) proceedings
  • Mental Capacity Act
  • Mental Health
  • No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF)
  • Ordinary Residence
  • Judicial Review
  • Advisory work

We encourage all interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Maxine Beitler in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

Applicants are invited to discuss their pay expectations upon application.

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