[ref. c28628922] Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer - Reading
Company: Local Authority
Duration: 3 months
Work Type: Full time, Hybrid
Join Our Client’s Dynamic Legal Team!
Are you a passionate and experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our client’s highly regarded team, a recognized centre of excellence for childcare, adults, and education law.
About the Role
We are seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer with excellent working knowledge of key adult social care legislation, including age assessment cases and judicial review.
Key Responsibilities- Hold a caseload of adult social care cases, including Care Act 2014, ordinary residence, deprivation of liberty, age assessments, and judicial review cases.
- Work as part of a team and meet tight deadlines.
- Provide advice to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Conduct your own advocacy or be willing to acquire the skills to undertake some advocacy.
- Possess a valid practising certificate and authorisation to practice in England as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.
- Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
- Strong initiative and adaptability to change.
Our Client’s Vision
Our client’s vision is to ensure that the community realises its potential as a great place to live, work, and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.
Their values and behaviours guide how they will achieve this:
- Work Together: Collaborate with each other and our partners.
- Drive Efficiency: Show initiative and be adaptable to change.
- Be Ambitious: Strive for excellence and challenge leaders constructively.
- Make a Difference: Maintain high levels of customer service and flexibility.
- Flexible Working Patterns: Enjoy a hybrid working environment with a mix of office work and homeworking.
- Supportive Environment: Grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged.
- Team Collaboration: Be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability.
Interested?
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by sending your CV or contacting Sophie Clarke (Norwich) at REED.