Adult Social Care Lawyer

Remedy Social Work; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based legal service provider is seeking an experienced professional to advise on Adult Social Care. You will provide legal advice to the council, draft court applications, and ensure compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in social care law and the ability to manage case-related queries effectively. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic legal team focused on making a difference in social care.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing legal advice in the context of Adult Social Care.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and related legislation.
• Ability to draft court applications and orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the council's Adult Social Care service.
• Draft court applications and orders for protection.
• Monitor changes in legislation affecting social care.

Job description

Advising internal clients on all aspects of Adult Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice to the council's Adult Social Care service with a focus on Court of Protection work as well as ancillary matters such as ordinary residence; responsibilities under the Care Act 2014; funding disputes; Mental Health Act 1986 queries.
• Drafting court applications to the Court of Protection/High Court/County Court.
• Instructing counsel in relation to any Court proceedings ensuing from the drafted court applications.
• Drafting court orders and liaising with the Court.
• Conducting professional's meetings (both round table and advocate meetings).
• Providing general adult social care and mental health legal advice.
• Such other duties and responsibilities of a similar grade and nature as may be required.
• To monitor changes in legislation and case law affecting the range of matters dealt with within the team and update other team members and clients.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance