Adult Social Care Solicitor
Posted 12 hours 36 minutes ago by Service Care Solutions - Legal
£50 - £60 Hourly
Contract
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Social Care Jobs
Leicestershire, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE1 1
Job Description
Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded Local Authority, based in Leicestershire, which is looking for experienced Adult Social Care Solicitors to join their Legal Services team.Role: Adult Social Care SolicitorLocation: Leicestershire (hybrid/remote)Umbrella Rate: £50 - £60phPAYE Inc. Rate: £44.06 - £52.76phContract Length: 3 months ongoingKey Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality legal advice and advocacy in relation to Adult Social Care (community care, adult protection), mental health matters and education law (including school admission appeals).
- Advising officers, Members, Cabinet and Committees.
- Interpreting and implementing Government legislation and policy.
- Advocacy in mental health matters (where suitably experienced).
- Have 3+ years of PQE in Adult Social Care law as a Solicitor in England and Wales.
- Public sector experience within an Adult Social Care legal team.
- Ideally be able to attend at in-person hearings although not essential.
- Hybrid/remote working.
- Weekly pay - the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
- Flexible hours - the council is open to full and part time applicants.