Adult Social Care Lawyer

Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – Attractive Rate – Full-time – Hybrid Working – South-East England

Up to £65 per hour umbrella (dependent on experience)

Local Authority based in South-East England

3 month rolling contract

Full time, 36 hours per week

Twice per month office attendance

Venn Group is working with a fantastic local authority in South-East England in their search for a Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer on an initial 3-month role (with the potential to be extended).

Role Highlights:

• Flexible Working: full-time role with hybrid working, requiring office presence just twice a month.
• Competitive Rate: an attractive rate dependent on experience.

Requirements:

• Court of Protection Matters: Manage a varied caseload, conducting all aspects of COP work, including welfare cases.
• Care Act 2014 Advisory Work: Provide high-quality legal advice to the local authority on functions under the Care Act 2014, supporting decision-makers in the best interests of vulnerable individuals.
• Ordinary Residence Disputes: Manage and advise on complex ordinary residence issues, guiding the resolution process.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting and managing a variety of Court of Protection (COP) matters, representing the local authority in welfare and deputyship cases, ensuring compliance and effective representation from instruction to final hearings.
• Providing comprehensive advice on a local authority’s statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014, including guidance on eligibility, safeguarding, and needs assessments.
• Handling ordinary residence disputes, managing the full process to determine funding responsibilities, including collaborative engagement with external agencies.
• Contributing to policy development and ensuring alignment with current legislation, offering regular legal guidance and training to social care teams.
• Managing cases effectively, maintaining accurate case records, preparing detailed reports, and providing stakeholders with timely, clear legal advice and documentation.

If you are interested in this Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer role in South-East England, please contact Jade Gorrod in the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to southeastlegal@venngroup.com and a member of the specialist legal recruitment team will get back to you.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.