Lawyer - Adult Social Care [Trafford] - #2115255

Adult Social Care Lawyer

• Hourly Rate: £45
• Location: Trafford, Manchester
• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary

We are seeking an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to join our team on a full-time, temporary basis. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload and undertake their own advocacy as required, focusing on a range of complex and sensitive adult social care matters.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a comprehensive caseload including proceedings and applications under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Court of Protection welfare matters, Section 21A challenges, Deprivation of Liberty cases, and more.
• Provide legal advice on assessments, care and support planning, best interests decision-making, and transitions from children's to adult services.
• Participate in duty lawyer cover arrangements during normal working hours.
• Attend and provide legal advice at operational and safeguarding meetings as required.
• Advise social workers, managers, and senior officers, offering timely, practical, and solution-focused legal support on complex matters involving vulnerable adults.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Local authority adult social care experience is essential.
• Ability to handle a busy caseload with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in conducting advocacy in the Court of Protection is highly desirable.
• Strong legal and analytical skills with a focus on adult social care law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively advise and interact with various stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and impactful legal environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of complex legal issues in adult social care.

To apply for this Adult Social Care Lawyer position, please submit your CV by clicking apply now!