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Locum Adults Social Care Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a skilled Adult Social Care Solicitor to join a reputable Local Authority in the North West. This role offers flexibility with remote working options and the chance to handle a diverse caseload, including Court of Protection applications and mental health legal queries. Ideal for qualified solicitors with a passion for public service, this position promises a supportive environment and the potential for extension beyond the initial contract. If you are ready to make a difference in the community while advancing your career, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

  • Experience in handling varied caseloads in adult social care law.
  • Desirable experience within local government or private practice.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload including Court of Protection applications.
  • Provide legal advice on adult social care and mental health issues.

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

£50 - 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.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business, and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide, and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

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