Adult Social Care Locum Lawyer

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Role: Adult Social Care Locum Lawyers (2 Roles – Part-Time & Full-Time)

Location: Remote (Sheffield City Council)

Duration: Initial 2-3 months (with potential for extension)

Hours: 18.5 hours (part-time) & 37 hours (full-time)

Rate: Competitive hourly rate (DOE)

Start Date: ASAP

CRA Consulting, a specialist legal recruitment agency, is working in partnership with Sheffield City Council to recruit two experienced Adult Social Care Lawyers on a locum basis. These roles offer the flexibility of remote working while providing vital legal support to a busy in-house legal team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice to Adult Social Care services within the Council, with a focus on safeguarding, mental capacity, and best interest decisions.
• Handle a varied caseload of complex legal matters relating to the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Court of Protection, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
• Represent the Council in court proceedings, tribunal hearings, and case conferences.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents such as care agreements, legal notices, and court applications.
• Advise on risk management and support social care professionals with legal training and best practice guidance.
• Liaise effectively with internal departments, external stakeholders, and multi-agency partners.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a valid practising certificate.
• Demonstrable experience in adult social care law, ideally gained in a local authority or public sector setting.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and DoLS frameworks.
• Excellent advocacy and case management skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of building professional relationships across teams and with service users.

Benefits

• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful and impactful legal work in adult social care.
• Join a well-regarded local authority legal team with a supportive and collaborative culture.

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