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ChildCare Solicitor

ChildCare Solicitor

CRA Consulting • Warrington, Cheshire, UK
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Children's Safeguarding Locum Lawyer

Location: Warrington (Hybrid/ remote working available)Salary: £50 - 60 per hourContract: Ongoing Locum AssignmentStart Date: ASAP CRA Consulting is delighted to be working with a local Authority in Warrington who are seeking an experienced Children's Safeguarding Locum Lawyer to join their Legal Services team on an ongoing basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a childcare lawyer looking for a rewarding local authority assignment, providing high-quality legal advice and advocacy within a supportive and experienced Safeguarding Team. The successful candidate will join a dedicated legal department supporting Children's Services and Social Care, handling a varied and challenging caseload while working closely with social workers, senior officers, guardians, counsel and external agencies.

The Role

You will provide specialist legal advice and representation in relation to a broad range of children's safeguarding and childcare matters, including:

  • Care proceedings and child protection matters
  • Providing legal advice and guidance to Children's Services
  • Conducting advocacy before the Family Court and relevant tribunals
  • Preparing cases in line with the Public Law Outline (PLO)
  • Drafting and reviewing statements, care plans, bundles and skeleton arguments
  • Attending advocates' meetings, strategy meetings and multi-agency discussions
  • Advising on complex childcare issues and emerging areas of legislation
  • Working closely with Counsel, Children's Guardians and partner agencies
About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive status
  • Strong experience within Children's Social Care / Childcare Law
  • Experience handling care proceedings and public law matters
  • Advocacy experience within the Family Court
  • The ability to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Previous local authority experience is desirable but not essential
The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected local authority legal team and support vital safeguarding work within Children's Services. Benefits include:

  • Ongoing locum assignment
  • Competitive hourly rate based on experience
  • Hybrid working options available
  • Supportive and collaborative legal environment
  • Opportunity to work on meaningful and complex childcare matters

If you are an experienced Childcare / Children's Safeguarding Locum Lawyer looking for your next assignment, apply below or contact Umar Tawil at CRA Consulting for a confidential discussion.

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