Adult Social Care Lawyer

London Borough of Hillingdon

6 month contract initially

Rate: negotiable, umbrella

36 hours per week

In respect of the Adult Social Care Team, their work relates to the council’s statutory duties in respect of safeguarding adults under Care Act 2014 .

This includes applications to the Court of Protection in respect of: -

• Deprivations of Liberty;
• Hoarding;
• Abuse including physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse;
• Signing tenancy agreements; and
• Appointing deputies for property and financial affairs

Where safeguarding cases fall outside the remit of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, lawyers also represent the council in applications within the High Court under its jurisdiction in respect of matters including:

• Removals from property;
• Injunctions against perpetrators;
• Prohibitions on contact

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.