Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – Local Authority – Remote Working – Full Time – up to £65 per hour umbrella An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Adult Social Care Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the East Anglia area on an interim basis, to start as soon as possible.
The ideal candidate would be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with previous Local Authority experience. Aside from IT collection on the first day, this role can be conducted on a remote working basis.
Duties may include the following:
- Holding day to day personal accountability for a case load of files
- Advising upon law relating to separation, contact assessments and threshold and assist social workers to take appropriate safeguarding steps
- Handling the pre-proceedings and care proceedings including the process and drafting
- Providing advice under legislation such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983, charging processes, or conducting proceedings in the Court of Protection involving S.21A’s or Deputyship
- Advising upon a strong understanding of deprivation of liberty for adults including use of inherent jurisdiction and COP
An hourly rate of up to £60 via umbrella is offered for this position. This role offers the opportunity for remote working, however a hybrid working basis with attendance once every 1-2 weeks would be preferred.
For more information, or to discuss other legal opportunities, please contact
Connie Ross or Emily Bradley on 07441 916435 in the first instance. Alternatively, email
cross@venngroup.com including a copy of your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss.
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