Adult Social Care Lawyer (Senior)

Venn Group; England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the Home Counties seeks a Locum Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer for a 3-month contract with potential extension. This predominantly remote role offers full or part-time hours and requires expertise in Adult Social Care legislation. Responsibilities include managing cases and representing the Council in court.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a Local Authority.
• Knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Undertake legal work related to Adult Social Care Legislation.
• Liaise with legal representatives.
• Prepare and manage cases.
• Represent the Council in court.

Skills

Adult Social Care matters

LegalWork in Local Authority

Advocacy

Job description

Locum Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer – 3 months + - Predominantly Remote Working – Full or Part Time – Up to £60 per hour – Home Counties

Position: Locum Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer

Organisation: Home Counties based Local Authority

Duration: 3 months + (with the likelihood of extension thereafter)

Working Pattern: Full or Part time hours can be considered

Working Arrangement: Predominantly remote working, occasional need for Court attendance may be required

Hourly Rate: Up to £60 per hour Umbrella

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within a Local Authority and can demonstrate knowledge of Adult Social Care matters.

Duties may include:

• Undertake all aspects of legal work relating to Adult Social Care Legislation, including, but not limited to, Court of Protection, Section 21a, Section 16 and Designation matters

• Liaise and work collaboratively with other legal representatives

• To prepare and manage a varied caseload in relation to all aspects of Adult Social Care matters

• Represent the Council in court and may need to conduct advocacy when required

If you’re interested in this Locum Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer position, you can apply for this role online or contact Timothea Nash or Amelia Thomas directly via phone or email for further information on:

[e-mail]

07441916435

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Locum Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer – 3 months + - Predominantly Remote Working – Full or Part Time – Up to £60 per hour – Home Counties