Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer (Sept/Oct start) – 3 Months + - Remote Working – Up to £60 Per Hour Umbrella – Midlands
Position: Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer
Organisation: Midlands based Local Authority
Duration: 3-month initial contract with the likelihood of extension thereafter
Working Pattern: Full time
Working Arrangement: Predominately remote working; Court attendance is preferred, remote & in person, however remote working can be offered dependant on experience
Hourly Rate: Up to £60 + per hour Umbrella (DOE)
The ideal candidate will be a Solicitor/Lawyer, Legal Executive, Barrister or Legal Officer. You must have prior experience working within the Public Sector or Private Practice carrying a full and varied caseload of Adult Social Care matters. This role may also suit someone who is currently in a permanent position and wanting to explore the locum market.
Duties may include:
- Handle a varied Adult Social Care Caseload dealing with matters in relation to Court of Protection proceedings, DoLs, Care Act 2014, Mental Health Acts, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and ordinary residence disputes
- Provide Adult Social Care Law advice, and additional legal advice on areas including Children Social Care (not care proceedings) education and health as required
- Attend and advise at meetings attended by professionals such as Safeguarding Adults from Abuse Meetings (SAFFA's), case planning meetings and other similar meetings as directed by the Principal Lawyer
- Conduct advocacy before the Court and instruct Counsel where appropriate, in matters before the High Court, Magistrates Court and First Tier Tribunal as well as preparation of these cases
- Ensure that the decisions made by the client departments are within the legal boundaries; accord with Council policy; and achieve their aims and objectives efficiently
- Maintain an awareness of all relevant legislation, policy and regulations, investigate and advise on implications of changing legislation, case law and codes of practice and policy and provide training where necessary
Please apply for this role online or contact Connie Ross or Sam Cox via phone or email for further information.
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Job Reference: J76985
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer (Sept/Oct start) – 3 Months + - Remote Working – Up to £60 Per Hour Umbrella – Midlands