Part Time Adults (ASC) Solicitor

£ Competitive

Locum- 6 Months+

An opportunity has arisen for a part time Adults Solicitor to join a genuinely, welcoming local authority for an initial 6 months. The role will be for approximately 2-3 days a week.

As an ASC Solicitor you will be joining the Community Care team carrying a varied caseload of Adult Social Care matters, such as Court of Protection and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards. Duties will include:

Key responsibilities:

• Making/ responding to Court of Protection applications, covering welfare cases, financial cases and Section 21A
• Representing clients
• Advising on assessments under the Care Act
• Advising on Ordinary Residence
• Representing clients

Required skills and experience:

• Qualified solicitor with proven experience in ASC Law
• A thorough understanding/ experience of Deprivation of Liberty safeguards

Benefits of the role:

• Flexible working arrangements- with generous working from home opportunities (once lockdown is over)
• Flexibility around conducting advocacy
• Substantial contract length
• Competitive hourly rate
• Be part of a genuinely welcoming team

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this role, please contact Amy Swain on 0161 834 1642, alternatively email amy.swain@sellickpartnership.co.uk