Adult Social Care Lawyer

Service Care Solutions; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to handle a varied caseload and support local authorities. The role offers remote working with a pay rate of £50 - £55 per hour. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE in Adult Social Care law and strong local authority knowledge.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Weekly pay based on experience

Remote working options

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in Adult Social Care law.
• Strong understanding of legal matters such as deprivation of liberty and age assessments.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mixed caseload of Adult Social Care law from start to completion.
• Attend court on behalf of the council when required.

Skills

Litigation accreditation

Strong understanding of local authority organisations

Handling mixed caseloads

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive with practising certificate

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a respected local authority, based in Berkshire, which needs an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a varied and meaningful caseload while supporting three different local authorities.

Job Details

• Role: Adult Social Care Lawyer
• Location: Berkshire – remote working
• Umbrella rate: £50 - £55 per hour
• PAYE Inc. rate: £44.10 - £48.44 per hour
• Contract length: 3 months ongoing

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a mixed caseload of Adult Social Care law from start to completion.
• Handle legal matters including deprivation of liberty, ordinary residence, welfare matters, deputyship, age assessments, and judicial review.
• Attend court on behalf of the council when required.

Requirements

• A Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) with litigation accreditation and a current practising certificate.
• Over 5 years of PQE in Adult Social Care law.
• Have a strong understanding of the structural frameworks of local authority organisations.

Benefits

Remote working bar the requirement to attend the Civic Offices in Reading or court when necessary.

Weekly pay: the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.

Flexible hours.

Next Steps

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