Adult Social Care Locum

CRA Legal; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal consulting firm seeks an Adult Social Care Lawyer for a 3-month locum role starting in January 2026. This position offers £55 - £60 per hour, with potential for extension and hybrid or remote working options. The successful candidate will provide legal support in adult social care matters, oversee Court of Protection applications, and work closely with social care professionals within a well-supported team. Strong Adult Social Care experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Adult Social Care roles, especially with public sector.
• Ability to manage complex legal cases regarding capacity and safeguard issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Adult Social Care matters.
• Handle Court of Protection applications and proceedings.
• Draft legal documents and reports.

Skills

Adult Social Care experience

Court of Protection experience

Mental Capacity Act knowledge

Collaborative working

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive/Barrister

Job description

Role: Adult Social Care Lawyer (Locum)
Location: South Yorkshire (Hybrid / Remote considered)
Rate: £55 - £60 per hour
Contract: 3-month locum
Start: January 2026

CRA Consulting is working with a large public sector organisation in South Yorkshire to recruit an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer for an initial 3-month locum assignment, starting January 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a well-established legal team supporting frontline adult social care services, with a strong pipeline of work and a realistic caseload.

The Opportunity

You’ll provide legal advice and case support across a broad range of adult social care matters, working closely with social care professionals and internal stakeholders to ensure lawful, proportionate and timely decision‑making.

What you’ll be doing

• Advising on Care Act 2014 matters
• Handling Court of Protection applications and proceedings
• Advising on Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
• Supporting safeguarding, ordinary residence and funding disputes
• Drafting legal advice, reports and court documentation
• Working collaboratively with social work teams and senior officers

What they’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister
• Strong, hands‑on Adult Social Care experience (essential)
• Confident handling Court of Protection and mental capacity matters
• Previous local authority or public sector experience preferred
• Able to hit the ground running in a locum setting

What’s on offer

• £55 - £60 per hour (umbrella / PAYE options)
• Initial 3‑month contract with potential for extension
• January 2026 start
• Hybrid or remote working considered (subject to service needs)
• Well‑supported, experienced legal team

Interested?

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:
Rob Addy
Director – CRA Consulting
07378 123456
[e-mail]
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