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Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Adult Social Care Solicitor to join their reputable Local Authority team. This role offers the flexibility of remote working and involves managing a diverse caseload, including Court of Protection applications and Deprivation of Liberty matters. The position is locum for an initial 3-6 months, with the potential for extension. Ideal candidates will have experience in local government or private practice, contributing to impactful legal work in adult social care. If you are passionate about making a difference in this field, we encourage you to apply promptly.

Qualifications

  • Erfahrung in der Bearbeitung von Fällen im Bereich Erwachsenenpflege.
  • Kenntnisse im Bereich rechtlicher Beratung zu sozialen Dienstleistungen.

Responsibilities

  • Bearbeitung eines vielfältigen Mandats im Bereich Erwachsenenpflege.
  • Bereitstellung von rechtlicher Beratung zu Fragen der mentalen Kapazität.

Skills

Court of Protection applications
Deprivation of Liberty
Mental Capacity queries
Legal advice in adult social care

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Adults Social Care Solicitor

Remote working

£55 - 60 per hour DOE

Part Time/Full Time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Adult Social Care Solicitor to join a large and well-respected Local Authority in the North West. This is a locum position and will be for an initial period of 3-6 months, with a strong possibility of extension beyond this.

The successful Adult Social Care Solicitor will be required to take on a varied caseload including, but not limited to:

  • Court of Protection applications
  • Deprivation of Liberty
  • Ordinary Residence
  • Mental Capacity queries
  • Providing general legal advice in relation to adult social care and mental health

The ideal candidate will be locally based; however, remote working candidates will be considered. While previous experience working within local government is desirable, qualified solicitors from a private practice background should also apply.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Ciara D'Arcy in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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