🔹 Adult Social Care Lawyer (Locum) 🔹
📍 South Yorkshire | Hybrid / Remote Considered
💷 £55–£60 per hour
📅 3-month contract | January 2026 start
CRA Consulting is working with a large, well-established public sector organisation in South Yorkshire to recruit an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer for an initial 3-month locum assignment, starting January 2026 .
This is a strong opportunity to join a supportive, experienced in-house legal team, with a realistic caseload, clear processes, and a steady pipeline of adult social care work.
🔍 The Role
You’ll provide legal advice and case support across a broad range of Adult Social Care matters, working closely with social workers, managers, and senior stakeholders to support lawful, proportionate decision-making.
🧩 Key Responsibilities
* Advising on Care Act 2014 matters
* Managing Court of Protection applications and proceedings
* Advising on Mental Capacity Act and DoLS
* Supporting safeguarding, ordinary residence, and funding disputes
* Drafting legal advice, reports, and court documentation
* Working collaboratively with social care teams and senior officers
✅ About You
* Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister
* Hands-on Adult Social Care experience (essential)
* Confident handling Court of Protection and mental capacity matters
* Previous local authority / public sector experience preferred
* Comfortable stepping into a locum role and hitting the ground running
💼 What’s on Offer
* £55–£60 per hour (PAYE or umbrella options available)
* Initial 3-month contract, with potential extension
* January 2026 start
* Hybrid or remote working considered (service dependent)
* Well-structured team with experienced support
📩 Interested?
For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact:
Rob Addy
Director – CRA Consulting
📞 07378 123456
✉️ robert.addy@craconsultants.com
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