Adult Social Care Lawyer
| Posting date: | 30 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £50 to £55 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 August 2024 |
| Location: | lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, LN1 1DD. |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Service Care Solutions |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | BBBH122963_1722333178 |
Summary
Service Care Legal are working alongside a local authority based in Lincolnshire. We are looking for a qualified Lawyer/solicitor experienced in the provision of legal advice to a local authority client in the field of Adult Social Care. Please find below further details with regards to this position.
Role: Adult Social Care Lawyer
Location: Lincolnshire/ Hybrid
Rate: £50-£55 an hour
Contract Length: 3 months but likely expected length 6 months
Responsibilities
- Provide high quality efficient and effective legal and administrative advice and services to the County Council, partners and external customers.
- Handle a mixed caseload of Adult Social care law. This included but is not limited to: All aspects of advice and support under Care Act 2014; Court applications in the Court of Protection under the Mental Capacity Act 2005; Mental Health Law including advice to AMHPs and associated court applications; Adult safeguarding; Ordinary residence issues and disputes between other local authorities
- Provide expert advice and guidance as appropriate for own area of expertise.
About You
- Good communication skills clearly and appropriately both verbally and in writing at all levels.
- Has worked in Adult Social Care legal team for the local authority.
- Qualified Lawyer/Solicitor with 2+ years of PQE in Adult Social Care law.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working (will need to go to court in person)
- Weekly pay
- Flexible hours
If this Adult Social Care position is right for you or someone you may know, don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email Aanisah.Khan@Servicecare.org.uk or via phone on 01772208969
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.