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Adult Social Care Solicitor

JR United Kingdom

Greater Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a locum Adult Social Care Solicitor to join their team in Greater Manchester. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while requiring attendance for Court hearings. The successful candidate will handle a diverse caseload, including care management, mental capacity, and safeguarding matters. With a focus on advocacy, this position is ideal for those with recent experience in social care law. Join a supportive team and make a significant impact in the community through your legal expertise.

Benefits

Remote working
Flexible hours
Professional development opportunities
Competitive pay

Qualifications

  • Recent experience in Adult Social Care and Court of Protection required.
  • PQE level will affect the negotiable rate for the role.

Responsibilities

  • Manage own caseload of Adult Social Care and Court of Protection matters.
  • Represent the Council at Court and undertake own advocacy.

Skills

Adult Social Care
Court of Protection
Advocacy
Mental Capacity
Immigration Law

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Adult Social Care Solicitor, Greater Manchester
Client:

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Location:

Greater Manchester

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Our Local Authority client based in Greater Manchester is recruiting for a locum Adult Social Care Solicitor to join the team for an initial 3-month contract.

The position is due to start immediately and offers remote working with attendance required for Court hearings.

The rate for the role is negotiable subject to PQE, and the role falls inside of IR35.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Handling own caseload of Adult Social Care and Court of Protection matters, including care management and assessments, mental capacity, mental health, asylum, immigration, and adult safeguarding.
  • Undertaking own advocacy and representing the Council at Court as required.

Rewards and Benefits:

Working hours:

  • 36 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday
  • Open to full-time and part-time applicants.

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions, we try to respond to all applications personally; however, due to the high volume of applications, this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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