Senior Solicitor / Lawyer- Adult Social Care

Service Care Solutions; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Adult Social Care Solicitor to join a local authority in Bournemouth. This role offers a competitive hourly rate, hybrid working, and flexibility. Responsibilities include delivering training, managing a high caseload, representing the council at legal actions, and advising on service improvements. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in Adult social care law and be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in Adult social care law.
• Experience in the Adult Social Care legal team of a local authority.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training and workshops to clients.
• Handle a high caseload in Adult social care from start to completion.
• Represent the council at hearings and legal proceedings.
• Provide input to improve services and business strategies.

Skills

Advocacy in Court of Protection

Adult Social Care law

High caseload management

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

Service care solutions are currently working alongside athrillinglocal authority, based inBournemouth, which is seeking anAdult Social Care Solicitorto join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to progress in your career and gain experience in the Adult Social Care industry.

Compensation

This role pays a competitive rate of :

• PAYE (Inc.Hol) - £44.06 - £48.41 per hour
• Umbrella - £50 - £55 per hour

This role is on a 3 months contract with potential to extend.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training and workshops to clients
• Able to handle a high caseload in Adult social care from start to completion.
• Represent the council as and when required at hearings and any related legal proceedings
• Provide specialist input to the Service Director and the Head of Legal Services in the delivery and improvement of its services and business strategies

Qualifications

• Experience as an advocate in Court of Protection
• Has worked in the Adult Social Care legal team for the local authority.
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with at least 3 years’ experience in Adult social care law.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Hours

If thisAdult Social Care Solicitorposition is right for you or someone you may know, don’t hesitate to get in touch with AanisahKhan via email(url removed)or via phone on (phone number removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250