Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer (Locum)

Job Title: Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer (Locum)

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

Type: Full time

Duration: 3 months initially, likely extension

Hourly rate: £58p/hr – £60 p/hr (Inside IR35)

Location: Central England

Working pattern: Remote

I am currently supporting a well‑regarded local authority seeking to appoint a Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer on a locum basis to strengthen its social care and safeguarding legal team.

This is a senior role offering a high‑impact mix of advisory work, complex case management, and team support within a busy and respected local government legal service.

The role:

• Provide clear, robust legal advice to Members, Officers, and Adult Social Care teams on all aspects of adult social care law
• Manage a varied caseload including Care Act matters, safeguarding, age assessments, and community care duties
• Handle Deprivation of Liberty matters, including DoLS applications, challenges, and Court of Protection proceedings
• Lead on deputyship cases, including property and affairs applications and best‑interests decision‑making
• Draft high‑quality legal documents, reports, and court applications
• Conduct remote advocacy before the Court of Protection (or instruct counsel where appropriate)
• Deputise for the Principal Lawyer and provide support and guidance to junior lawyers

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong post‑qualification experience in adult social care law, Court of Protection, or public sector advisory work – Essential
• A solid understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act, and associated statutory frameworks – Essential
• Experience managing complex and sensitive cases involving vulnerable adults – Essential

Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and agency, welcoming applications from all candidates. xwzovoh Salary levels and PQE ranges are provided as a guide only, with all applicants assessed on their individual merits.