Adult Social Care Locum Lawyer

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.

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  Provide expert legal advice to Adult Social Care services within the Council, with a focus on safeguarding, mental capacity, and best interest decisions.
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  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).
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  Represent the Council in court proceedings, tribunal hearings, and case conferences.
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  Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents such as care agreements, legal notices, and court applications.
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  Advise on risk management and support social care professionals with legal training and best practice guidance.
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  Liaise effectively with internal departments, external stakeholders, and multi-agency partners.

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

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

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Rob Addy at CRA Consulting on , or click apply now with your updated CV.