Job Description
🔹 Adult Social Care Lawyer (Locum) 🔹
đź“Ť South Yorkshire | Hybrid / Remote Considered
💷 £55–£60 per hour
đź“… 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
1. Advising on Care Act 2014 matters
2. Managing Court of Protection applications and proceedings
3. Advising on Mental Capacity Act and DoLS
4. Supporting safeguarding, ordinary residence