Social Care Lawyer
| Posting date: | 15 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £20.85 to £27.18 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2026 |
| Location: | Remote, East Midlands, LN6 9PT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP235222CT1757-OR102388-15052026 |
Summary
Social Care Lawyer needed to work Remotely Paying £20.85 per hr ref OR102388
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities- Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of Adult Social Care law, particularly under the Care Act 2014
- Manage Court of Protection applications under the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Advise on Mental Health Law, supporting Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) and related court work
- Handle adult safeguarding matters, offering clear and pragmatic legal guidance
- Advise on and manage ordinary residence disputes between local authorities
- Represent the organisation at hearings, both remotely and in person where required by the court
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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