Adult Social Care Lawyer

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in North-West England is seeking a locum Adult Social Care Lawyer for an immediate start on an 18-month contract. The role involves conducting court cases, advising on safeguarding law, and requires strong prior experience in local government. This position allows for remote working and operates on a full-time weekly schedule of 37 hours.

Benefits

Negotiable hourly rate based on experience

Potential bonuses for recommendations

Qualifications

• Recent experience required in Adult Social Care.
• Qualifications in law required: Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEX.

Responsibilities

• Acting in court of protection matters.
• Preparing and representing the client in court.
• Advising on adult safeguarding law.

Skills

Strong Adult Social Care experience

Education

Relevant Professional Qualification – Solicitor, Barrister, FCILEX

Job description

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James Andrews Recruitment Solutions

Location:

north west, england, gb, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a Local Authority based in the North-West , is currently recruiting for a locum Adult Social Care Lawyer on an 18-month contract.

The position is due to start immediately and the hourly rate is negotiable, subject to PQE and candidate expectations.

The role can be conducted on a remote working basis, and previous Local Government experience will be essential for the role.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Acting in court of protection matters
• Preparing and representing the organisation in court of protection matters
• Advising on all aspects of adult safeguarding law
• Advising on plans and assessments for vulnerable adults
• Advising on the duties of the organisation under the Care Act

Experience required:

• Strong Adult Social Care experience
• Relevant Professional Qualification – Solicitor, Barrister, FCILEX

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday

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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