Adult Social Care Lawyer

Posted 29 September 2023
Salary Rate negotiable subject to PQE
LocationNorth West
Job type Temporary
Discipline Legal & Governance Recruitment
ReferencePROF_44149
Contact NameLewis Haldane

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a City Council based in North West England, who are recruiting for an Adult Social Care Lawyer on a locum basis for 3-months initially.

The position is due to start immediately, and is offering a negotiable UMB rate, subject to PQE. Fully remote options will be considered.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Advising the Council on a range of Adult Social Care matters and mental health issues

  • Handling own caseload, including care management and assessments, mental capacity, mental health, asylum, immigration and adult safeguarding

  • Undertaking virtual advocacy and representing the council in the Court of Protection

Rewards and Benefits:

  • Remote working

Working hours:

  • 37 hours per week

  • Monday – Friday

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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