Adult Social Care Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable local authority in London is seeking an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to manage a varied caseload within their established team. This locum role offers hybrid working arrangements, making it a great opportunity for a dedicated lawyer to enhance their expertise. Candidates should be prepared to start immediately or within a few weeks. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply quickly for consideration.

Qualifications

• Experience in Adult Social Care law.
• Ability to manage a mixed caseload effectively.
• Full qualification and relevant legal accreditations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of Adult Social Care matters.
• Provide legal advice on COP, Ordinary Residence, and DOLS.
• Work collaboratively with the London Council team.

Skills

Court of Protection experience

Knowledge of Care Act

Understanding of Mental Capacity Act

Experience with Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

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.