Community Care Solicitor

Locum role

A wide range of adult social care matters including but not limited to: ordinary residence claims, advising on safeguarding issues in care homes; judicial review proceedings for age assessments; judicial review for a coroner’s inquest; terminating a contract with a care home; undertaking litigation in the Court of Protection where vulnerable adults have been exploited/ neglected by their carers; challenging CHC funding decisions; advising on section 117 aftercare; advising on policy and advising on Local Authority’s responsibilities/duties to service user in particular with reference to care home funding and choice of accommodation.

Predominantly legal aid work with some private clients. Including but not limited to the following: obtaining and challenging Community Care Assessments, Age Assessments and Care Plans; obtaining or pursuing relevant complaints regarding choice of accommodation, financial assessment, fees and funding in care homes and other services and generally ensuring Local Authorities fulfil their Community Care duties; assisting Young adults with learning disabilities to secure a suitable care package and undertaking Court of Protection and mental health matters.