James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Adult Social Care Lawyer
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We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in the North-West of England, who are recruiting for a Senior Solicitor for their Adult Social Care team on an initial three-month locum contract, with potential for extension.
The position is due to start as soon as possible, and is offering circa £55 - £60 p/hour via an Umbrella company.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex Adult Social Care matters within Local Government.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Managing own caseload and undertaking advocacy where required
- Caseload will comprise the full range of adult social care matters, including proceedings and applications under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Court of Protection welfare matters, Section 21A challenges, Deprivation of Liberty cases, inherent jurisdiction applications, adult safeguarding matters, community care issues, ordinary residence disputes, and Inquests
- Providing advice in relation to duties under the Care Act 2014
- Advising on assessments, care and support planning, best interests decision-making, transitions from children's to adult services, and wider public law issues affecting Adult Social Care
- Participating in duty lawyer cover arrangements (during normal working hours), attending and providing legal advice at operational and safeguarding meetings as required
- Advising social workers, managers and senior officers, and providing timely, practical and solution-focused legal support on complex and sensitive matters involving vulnerable adults
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Requirements
Experience required:
- Experience required in Local Government
- Experience managing complex Adult Social Care legal matters
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Rewards and Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working days
Working Hours
- 37 hours per week
- Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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