We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority in the South West, who are looking to appoint a locum Adult Social Care Lawyer on a fully remote basis, for a 3-month contract with potential for extension.

The hourly rate for the position is negotiable, subject to PQE.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Handling own varied caseload of Adult Social Care and Court of Protection matters

• Advising on care management and assessments, mental capacity, mental health, asylum, immigration and adult safeguarding

• Undertaking own advocacy and representing the Council at virtual Court hearings as required

Rewards and Benefits:

• Remote working

Working hours:

• Monday – Friday

• Part-time and flexible options will be considered

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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