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Adult Social Care Locum
CR/008006_1792525820
Posted: 20/10/2026
- £60 - £65 per hour
- South West England
- Locum
- Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
Adult Social Care Locum
We are seeking an experienced adult social care lawyer to join our long-standing local authority client, working 30 hours per week.
This will be an ongoing role providing additional support. The successful candidate will join a cohesive and supportive team.
Duties will include:
- Advising on s16 and s21 applications
- Ordinary residence matters
- Providing general advice in regard to adult social care
- Safe guarding
- Care Act advice
- s117 advice
- Advocacy at direction hearings (desirable)
This is a fully remote working role.
We are seeking a qualified solicitor, barrister, or Cilex-qualified lawyer with relevant litigation rights and previous experience in adult social care. Local Authority experience is highly desirable; however, candidates with relevant and transferable skills and experience gained from other sectors are also encouraged to apply.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for the role of adult social care locum, please apply now or contact Natalie Ferguson in our Manchester office for more information.
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Natalie Ferguson
Manager