Adult Social Care Lawyer

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer for an urgent role that requires advice on adult social care law, including judicial reviews. Candidates must hold a current practicing certificate and be available to start within two weeks. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact within the community.

Qualifications

• Broad background in adult social care law.
• Experience with COP and eligibility challenges.
• Must be able to start within two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of adult social care law.
• Support on judicial review and care plans.
• Handle challenges to decisions on services and assessments.

Skills

Adult social care law

Judicial review

Vulnerable adults

Mental health

Education

Current practising certificate

Job description

A local authority based in London is seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer for an initial period of three months.

The successful Adult Social Care Lawyer will advise on all aspects of adult social care law including COP, vulnerable adults, ordinary residence, mental health, NRPF and judicial review. You will also advise on challenges to decisions on eligibility for services, assessments and care plans. You must have a broad adult social care background to be considered.

Candidates applying for the role must have a current practising certificate and be admitted in England and Wales. This is an urgent requirement so you must be able to start a role on no more than two weeks’ notice.