Adult Social Care Lawyer

4 weeks ago


West Midlands UK, UK, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

We are currently partnering with a Local Authority based in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for an Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their team on a locum basis for 6-months initially.


This is a full-time position for 35-hours a week, offering a rate in the region of £55 p/hour UMB.


The role offers hybrid working, with attendance required at Court hearings and once a month for team meetings.


Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Advising the Council on a range of Adult Social Care matters and mental health issues
  • Handling a varied caseload of adult social care matters, including care management and assessments, mental capacity, mental health, asylum, immigration and adult safeguarding
  • Undertaking advocacy in the Courts and representing the council in the Court of Protection
  • Providing advice under the Mental Health Act 1983, including displacement of nearest relative, deprivation of liberty, place of safety, s117 aftercare


Rewards and Benefits:

  • Hybrid working


Working hours:

  • 35 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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