QR code linking to this job posting Experienced Lawyer – Adult Social Care in Enfield inEnfield PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025

£34.04 to £42.46 per hour  TEMPORARY 
CASELOAD FAMILY MATERNITY MENTAL HEALTH

Neway International Ltd

Very competitive hourly pay, £34.04 (PAYE) or £42.46 (Umbrella/Ltd) — excellent short-term earnings for locum work.
Hybrid working, home up to 3 days/week with 2 office days — great for juggling childcare, school runs or travel.
Short-term maternity cover (24 Nov–5 Dec) — fixed dates ideal for temporary return-to-work or top-up income while caring.
Specialist, varied caseload (Court of Protection, DoLS, safeguarding, Care Act) — high-impact work that builds specialist CV.
Predictable hours, 35 hrs, Mon–Fri 09:00–17:30 — reliable routine that suits family commitments.
Work for Enfield Council via Neway International in a supportive, inclusive environment with extra onboarding support during probation.
A short-term locum opportunity with real purpose: Enfield Legal Services is seeking an Experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to cover maternity leave from 24 November to 5 December 2025. This full-time agency role (35 hours per week, Mon–Fri 09:00–17:30) is based at Enfield Civic Centre with hybrid working of up to three days remote per week and a requirement to attend the office at least two days weekly (up to five days during probation). The role is inside IR35 and pays competitively — £34.04/hr PAYE or £42.46/hr Umbrella/Ltd — offering a chance to manage a varied and meaningful caseload while maintaining flexible working arrangements that suit carers and those balancing family responsibilities.

You will provide specialist advice and representation across adult social care areas including Court of Protection and DoLS, S21A applications, safeguarding, homelessness, the Care Act and Mental Health Act, education-related matters, judicial review and leaving care (s17 Children Act). Ideal applicants are Solicitors, Barristers or Fellows of CILEX with proven adult social care experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to handle complex work under pressure. Neway International Ltd is advertising this role on jobsincare.com — if you’re a lawyer who wants a focused, impactful short-term placement in a supportive and inclusive setting, please click the "Apply Now" button that appears alongside this advert.
Very competitive hourly pay, £34.04 (PAYE) or £42.46 (Umbrella/Ltd) — excellent short-term earnings for locum work.
Hybrid working, home up to 3 days/week with 2 office days — great for juggling childcare, school runs or travel.
Short-term maternity cover (24 Nov–5 Dec) — fixed dates ideal for temporary return-to-work or top-up income while caring.
Specialist, varied caseload (Court of Protection, DoLS, safeguarding, Care Act) — high-impact work that builds specialist CV.
Predictable hours, 35 hrs, Mon–Fri 09:00–17:30 — reliable routine that suits family commitments.
Work for Enfield Council via Neway International in a supportive, inclusive environment with extra onboarding support during probation.
 


in Enfield
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