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Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – Attractive Rate – Full-time – Hybrid Working – South-East England
Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer
Up to £65 per hour umbrella (dependent on experience)
Local Authority based in South-East England
3 month rolling contract
Full time, 36 hours per week
Twice per month office attendance
Venn Group is working with a fantastic local authority in South-East England in their search for a Adult Social Care Lawyer on an Locum basis for an initial 3-month role (with the potential to be extended)
Role Highlights:
- Flexible Working – full-time role with hybrid working, requiring office presence just twice a month
- Competitive Rate – an attractive rate dependent on experience
Requirements:
- Court of Protection Matters: Manage a varied caseload, conducting all aspects of COP work, including welfare cases.
- Care Act 2014 Advisory Work: Provide high-quality legal advice to the local authority on functions under the Care Act 2014, supporting decision-makers in the best interests of vulnerable individuals.
- Ordinary Residence Disputes: Manage and advise on complex ordinary residence issues, guiding the resolution process.
Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Conduct and manage a variety of Court of Protection (COP) matters, representing the local authority in welfare and deputyship cases, ensuring compliance and effective representation from instruction to final hearings.
- Provide comprehensive advice on a local authority’s statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014, including guidance on eligibility, safeguarding, and needs assessments.
- Handle ordinary residence disputes, managing the full process to determine funding responsibilities, including collaborative engagement with external agencies.
- Contribute to policy development and ensure alignment with current legislation, offering regular legal guidance and training to social care teams.
- Manage cases effectively, maintaining accurate case records, preparing detailed reports, and providing stakeholders with timely, clear legal advice and documentation.
If you are interested in this Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer role in South-East England, please contact Jade Gorrod in the London office on , or email your CV to and a member of the specialist legal recruitment team will get back to you.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – Attractive Rate – Full-time – Hybrid Working – South-East England
