Adult Social Care Lawyer - 3-Month Council Contract

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Greater London is looking for an Adult Social Care Lawyer to join its Safeguarding Team for an initial three-month contract. This role involves handling various legal matters including Court of Protection, safeguarding, and the Mental Health Act. Candidates must be qualified Solicitors, Barristers, or Fellows of CILEX with a current practising certificate. This full-time position requires office attendance two days a week and offers a competitive salary of £34.04 PAYE or £42.46 umbrella.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Adult Social Care law.
• Proven experience in safeguarding and homelessness cases.
• Ability to undertake complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Join the Safeguarding Team to undertake adult social care work.
• Handle full remit including Court of Protection and DOLs applications.
• Work collaboratively with council staff and attend office 2 days a week.

Skills

Court of Protection

DOLs

safeguarding

Judicial review matters

Mental Health Act

Education

Solicitor, Barrister or Fellows of CILEX with a current practising certificate

Job description

A local authority in Greater London is looking for an Adult Social Care Lawyer to join its Safeguarding Team for an initial three-month contract. This role involves handling various legal matters including Court of Protection, safeguarding, and the Mental Health Act. Candidates must be qualified Solicitors, Barristers, or Fellows of CILEX with a current practising certificate. This full-time position requires office attendance two days a week and offers a competitive salary of £34.04 PAYE or £42.46 umbrella.