Adult Social Care Solicitor

Service Care Solutions is working in partnership with a booming local authority, based in Bournemouth, which is looking to recruit an experienced Adult Social Care Senior Solicitor/Lawyer to join its Legal Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced local government lawyer to take on a varied and challenging caseload.
 
Role: Adult Social Care Senior Solicitor / Lawyer
Location: Bournemouth – predominantly home-based
Umbrella Rate: £55 - £60ph
PAYE Inc. Rate: £47.96 - £52.30ph
Contract Length: 3 months ongoing
 
Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal input to the Service Director and Head of Legal Services.
• Represent the Council in routine, complex and high-risk matters, including related legal proceedings.
• Manage a busy and varied adult social care caseload with limited supervision from start to completion.

Key Requirements:

• Be a qualified solicitor, legal executive or barrister (in England and Wales) with a current practicing certificate.
• Significant experience advising on adult social care matters within a local authority or similar public sector environment.
• The ability to attend court and the office in Bournemouth at least once per month.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working.
• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.

If this Adult Social Care Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.
 
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation may be worth up to £200.