Adult Social Care Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; North East; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in South Wales is seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer for a 6-month locum contract. This full-time position allows for flexible remote work and requires significant experience in adult social care law. The role involves managing caseloads and court advocacies.

Benefits

Flexible start/finish times

Up to £100 referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in local government.
• Extensive knowledge of Adult Social Care law.
• Knowledge of Educational law (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Handling own caseload of Adult Social Care and Court of Protection matters.
• Undertaking own advocacy and representing the Council at Court as required.
• Advising on Education legal matters as necessary.

Skills

Adult Social Care Law

Advocacy

Local Government Experience

Job description

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Client:

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently partnering with a Local Authority based in South Wales, who are recruiting for an Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their growing team on a 6 month (minimum) locum contract.

This is a full-time (37 hours per week) position with a negotiable hourly rate and the start date is subject to notice. This role can be completed on a fully remote basis.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Handling own caseload of Adult Social Care and Court of Protection matters, including care management and assessments, mental capacity, mental health, asylum, immigration and adult safeguarding
• Undertaking own advocacy and representing the Council at Court as required
• Advising on Education legal matters as and when required, such as Admissions (not essential)

Requirements:

• Experience working in local government
• Extensive knowledge of Adult Social Care law
• Knowledge of Educational law, e.g. admissions (desirable)

Rewards and Benefits:

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, flexible start/finish times

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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