Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their team on a locum basis. Please see below further details about the position and the role requirements.
ROLE: Adult Care Lawyer
LOCATION: London / full remote
CONTRACT: 3 months ongoing
RATE: £50.00 to £60.00 per hour
Please note that this role can be full remote for the right candidate.
The Role
- To manage a full caseload and provide legal advice in relation to adult social care matters
- Matters will include welfare and financial applications in the Court of Protection, DoLs, ordinary residence disputes, mental health, High Court inherent jurisdiction, s117 disputes, NRPF and statutory ASC complaints
- To provide legal and procedural advice to Members and Officers relating to Adult Social Care law matters
- To assist more junior members of staff when required to do so
The Person
- A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 3 years' PQE within Adult Social Care Law
- Previous working experience at a local authority would be essential for this position
- Comfortable in managing a full caseload of complex matters
- Experience of advising on cases in Courts, Tribunals, and Inquiries, including undertaking public inquiries and judicial reviews
If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
