Adult Social Care Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable local authority in London is looking for an Adult Social Care Lawyer to cover maternity leave. The role includes managing a varied caseload of Adult Social Care matters with a hybrid working arrangement. Applicants should ideally start immediately. This position offers the opportunity to enhance expertise within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with Adult Social Care matters.
• Ability to manage a mixed caseload effectively.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and case law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of Adult Social Care matters.
• Cover maternity leave for the team.
• Collaborate with other professionals within the authority.

Skills

Court of Protection

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Care Act

Mental Capacity Act

Job description

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 to cover a maternity leave, 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.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.