Adult Social Care Solicitor

Service Care Solutions are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in Durham to recruit an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their legal services team on an initial 3-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional with strong experience in Adult Social Care and Court of Protection work to join a supportive Local Authority legal team and manage a varied and complex caseload.

Contract: 3 months initially, with the potential for extension
Location: Durham/Hybrid
Rate: £50–£60 per hour Umbrella, depending on experience
PAYE (including holiday pay): £44.10–£52.95 per hour

Key Responsibilities as an Adult Social Care Solicitor:

• Providing specialist legal advice to Adult Social Care teams on a range of complex matters.
• Managing a caseload involving the Court of Protection, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding issues.
• Advising on deprivation of liberty matters, including applications to the Court of Protection where required.
• Providing advice in relation to the Care Act 2014 and other relevant adult social care legislation.

About you as an Adult Social Care Solicitor:

• Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Previous experience working within Adult Social Care Law.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Court of Protection procedures.
• Experience dealing with safeguarding and deprivation of liberty matters.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Hybrid working
• Flexible hours

If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to the Adult Social Care Solicitor vacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email, Aanisah.Khan@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth up to £200.