Social Care Lawyer
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 January 2026 |
| Location: | Taunton, South West, TA1 4DY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP219281CT1757-OR19024-11122025 |
Summary
Social Care Lawyer needed in Taunton Paying £36.45 per hr ref OR19024
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver expert legal advice, representation, and case management on SEND-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and related legislation, promoting lawful and fair decision-making.
- Lead weekly case management meetings with Senior Assessment Officers, advising on tribunal and mediation casework.
- Triaging tribunal and mediation cases to ensure timely and effective handling.
- Manage and represent in the most complex tribunal cases, including preparation and attendance at hearings.
- Provide legal support and guidance across the wider SEND team.
- Deliver training sessions on SEND legal processes and compliance.
- Quality assure case bundles to maintain accuracy and completeness.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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