Role: Adult Social Care Lawyer (Locum)
Location: South Yorkshire (Hybrid / Remote considered)
Rate: £55 - £60 per hour
Contract: 3-month locum
Start: January 2026

CRA Consulting is working with a large 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 an excellent opportunity to step into a well-established legal team supporting frontline adult social care services, with a strong pipeline of work and a realistic caseload.

The Opportunity
You’ll provide legal advice and case support across a broad range of adult social care matters, working closely with social care professionals and internal stakeholders to ensure lawful, proportionate and timely decision-making.

What you’ll be doing
*Advising on Care Act 2014 matters
*Handling Court of Protection applications and proceedings
*Advising on Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
*Supporting safeguarding, ordinary residence and funding disputes
*Drafting legal advice, reports and court documentation
*Working collaboratively with social work teams and senior officers

What they’re looking for
*Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister
*Strong, hands-on Adult Social Care experience (essential)
*Confident handling Court of Protection and mental capacity matters
*Previous local authority or public sector experience preferred
*Able to hit the ground running in a locum setting

What’s on offer
*£55 - £60 per hour (umbrella / PAYE options)
*Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension
*January 2026 start
*Hybrid or remote working considered (subject to service needs)
*Well-supported, experienced legal team

Interested?
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:
Marcus Khazenifar
Account Manager - CRA Consulting

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