Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer

Venn Group; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer to join a Local Authority on an interim basis in the South West. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, conducting advocacy, and advising on key legislation. With a competitive hourly rate of up to £60 and options for hybrid working, this is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals. Interested candidates should submit their CV for further discussion.

Qualifications

• Qualified Adult Social Care Lawyer with recent experience.
• Experience handling caseloads involving DOLs, CoP, and S21As.
• Understanding of relevant legislation like Care Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case load of files with personal accountability.
• Advise on laws related to separation and safeguarding.
• Draft pre-proceedings and care proceedings documentation.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

Local Authority experience

Advocacy

Understanding of Deprivation of Liberty

Job description

Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – Local Authority – South West – Full Time – up to £60 Umbrella

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Adult Social Care Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the South West on an interim basis, to start as soon as possible.

The ideal candidate would be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with previous Local Authority experience. You will be handling a mixed general caseload, including DOLs, CoP, S21As, etc., and conducting advocacy.

Duties may include the following:

• Holding day to day personal accountability for a case load of files
• Advising upon law relating to separation, contact assessments and threshold and assist social workers to take appropriate safeguarding steps
• Handling the pre-proceedings and care proceedings including the process and drafting
• Providing advice under legislation such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983, charging processes, or conducting proceedings in the Court of Protection involving S.21A’s or Deputyship
• Advising upon a strong understanding of deprivation of liberty for adults including use of inherent jurisdiction and COP

An hourly rate of up to £60 via umbrella is offered for this position. This role offers the opportunity for remote working, however a hybrid working basis with attendance once every 1-2 weeks would be preferred.

For more information, or to discuss other legal opportunities, please contact Richard Szabo, or Michael Attwood on 0117 930 8760 in the first instance. Alternatively, email [e-mail] including a copy of your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.