Adult Social Care Solicitor

Posted 01 October 2024
Salary Rate of £55-60 p/hour UMB
LocationWales
Job type Temporary
Discipline Legal & Governance Recruitment
ReferencePROF_46965
Contact NameLiberty Parker

Job description

We are proud to be partnering with a County Council who are looking to appoint an Adult Social Care Solicitor to join the team on a locum basis, for 3-months initially.

This will be a full-time position offering fully remote working, and a rate in the region of £55p/hour UMB, subject to PQE.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Handling a mixed caseload of Adult Social Care law, including advising on safeguarding, Court of Protection and mental capacity
  • Advising Officers in regards to the Council’s duties under the Care Act
  • Advising on plans and assessments for vulnerable adults
  • Representing the Council in remote Court hearings, conducting all own advocacy
  • Supporting an NQ Solicitor within the team in regards to any queries on complex cases and matters

    • 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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