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Adult Social Care Locum Lawyer

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Job Description - 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.


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.

Why Apply?

  • 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.



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

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