Adult Social Care Solicitor

Position: Adult Social Care Solicitor (Contract)
Service Care Solutions is working in partnership with a Local Authority, based in Lincolnshire, which is looking to recruit an experienced Adult Social Care Solicitor to join their legal services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an established adult social care lawyer to support the Council by providing high-quality legal advice across a broad range of adult care matters, including advocacy and court work.

Role:
Adult Social Care Solicitor – Local Authority

Location:

Lincolnshire - Remote with Minimal Office Attendance
Umbrella Rate: £50-£55ph
PAYE Inc Rate: £44.10 - £48.44ph
Contract Length: 3 months ongoing

The Role:

The successful locum will provide legal advice to the Council on all aspects of Adult Social Care law, including but not limited to:

Court of Protection work.
Mental Capacity Act matters.
Mental Health law.
General advisory work under the Care Act.
Associated court work and proceedings.

Key Requirements:

3+ years of PQE in Adult Social Care law as a Solicitor in England and Wales.
Proven experience working as an Adult Social Care Solicitor within a local authority or similar public sector environment.
Strong expertise in Court of Protection, mental capacity, and mental health.

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 (phone number removed), or email (url removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250