Senior Solicitor Adult Social Care

Role: Adult Social Care Locum Lawyer
Location: Rochdale (Hybrid - 1-2 days office / remainder remote)
Rate: £60 - £65 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 8th June 2026 - End of September 2026 (likely extension)

The Opportunity

CRA Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established Local Authority in Rochdale to recruit an experienced Adult Social Care Locum Lawyer. This role has been created to provide additional support within a busy and high-performing legal team, dealing with a varied caseload of adult social care matters. Drawing from the structure of a senior Adult Social Care legal function, the team delivers high-quality, value-driven legal services aligned to the Council's wider objectives and statutory duties. You'll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking legal service where flexibility, autonomy and quality of work are genuinely prioritised.

What you'll be doing

• Advising on all aspects of Adult Social Care law, including safeguarding and statutory responsibilities
• Handling matters under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and associated legislation
• Managing and progressing Court of Protection applications and proceedings
• Providing clear, pragmatic legal advice to social workers and internal departments
• Drafting legal documents, reports and court applications
• Supporting the Council in managing risk and ensuring legal compliance across services
• Attending hearings and meetings (primarily remote, with occasional office attendance)

What they're looking for

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with full practising rights
• Proven experience in Adult Social Care law, ideally within a Local Authority setting
• Strong working knowledge of key legislation and public sector processes
• Experience of Court of Protection work is highly desirable
• Ability to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with non-legal stakeholders
• Available to start from June and commit through to September

What's on Offer

• Competitive rate of £60 - £65 per hour (Umbrella)
• Hybrid working - only 1-2 days per week required in the office
• Supportive and well-structured legal team
• Varied, meaningful and high-impact caseload
• Strong likelihood of contract extension beyond September
• Opportunity to contribute to an established and respected Local Authority legal service

Interested?

Contact: 07378 123456

Email: robert.addy@craconsultants.com