Adult Social Care Lawyer

We are working with a Local Authority in the Berkshire Region looking for an experienced Senior Adult Social Care Locum Lawyer to join their busy department for an initial 3-month period.

The successful candidate must be UK qualified and have upwards of 12 months’ experience dealing with the following:

• Community Care, Court of Protection, Judicial Review, NRPF, Ordinary Residence and Mental Health/Capacity issues


• To support, cover and supervise other junior staff members when required


• Advocacy experience is essential

Pay rate is between £45-55 per hour.

The local authority offers a flexible working model for this assignment. Previous adults social care legal experience in a local authority is essential.

The local authority is looking for a candidate to start as soon as possible. Due to the urgent nature of the role, we are looking to speak to candidates available on no more than 2 weeks’ notice.

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