Adult Social Care Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable local authority in London is seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer for a locum position covering maternity leave. The role requires managing a mixed caseload including Court of Protection and Care Act matters, with a hybrid working arrangement. Immediate start preferred, and the ideal candidate must be available to work full-time across 5 days. Flexible office attendance is required a couple of times a month, with fully remote options available for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a mixed caseload of Adult Social Care matters.
• Ability to work full-time hours across 5 days per week.
• Excellent communication skills for discussing suitability with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of Adult Social Care matters.
• Provide legal advice on Court of Protection cases.
• Ensure compliance with Care Act regulations.

Skills

Court of Protection (COP)

Ordinary Residence

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS)

Care Act

Mental Capacity Act

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.

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