Talent.com
CRA Legal
ChildCare SolicitorCRA Legal • London, GB
No longer accepting applications
ChildCare Solicitor

ChildCare Solicitor

CRA Legal • London, GB
30+ days ago
Salary
£50.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Details


Children's Safeguarding Locum Lawyer


Location: Warrington (Hybrid/ remote working available)
Salary: £50 - 60 per hour
Contract: Ongoing Locum Assignment
Start 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.

Create a job alert for this search

ChildCare Solicitor • London, GB

Similar jobs

Senior Childcare Lawyer — Public Sector Advocate

London Borough of CamdenCamden Town, England, GB
Full-time

A local government organization in Camden is looking for a qualified Solicitor to join their Legal Services team.This role involves delivering high-quality legal services focused on social justice,... Show more

 • Promoted

Banking Solicitor

Executive Network Legal LtdGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

Banking and Finance Solicitor, 5+ Years' PQE, London, Competitive Salary DOE Excellent opportunity to join a growing and ambitious Banking and Finance team offering high-quality work, excellent car... Show more

 • Promoted

Partner - Real Estate Finance Solicitor

NRG ResourcingGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

This is an opportunity to join a well‑capitalised, quality‑led London firm that is building a modern partnership model, one that rewards commercial thinking, protects capacity, and gives Partners t... Show more

 • Promoted

Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor

Kingsley WoodGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

Our platform offers true independence and autonomy, combined with the strength of a trusted community and a well-established infrastructure.We provide the tools, support, and framework our Consulta... Show more

 • Promoted • New!

Construction Director – Healthcare

GirlingJonesGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

An exceptional opportunity has arisen with one of the UK’s foremost construction and infrastructure businesses, recognised for delivering some of the nation’s most prestigious and technically compl... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Leasehold Enfranchisement/Lease Extension Position Partner Designate/Partner Role

JK LegalGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

Our client are a well known London full service law firm with a particularly strong reputation in the area of real estate.For succession purposes they are seeking to bring in a senior leasehold enf... Show more

 • Promoted

Childcare Solicitor

Service Care SolutionsEnfield, England, GB
Full-time +1

Be among the first 25 applicants.Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Service Care Solutions provided pay range.This range is provided by Service Care Solutions.Your actual... Show more

 • Promoted

SEN Teaching Assistant

Positive Futures Recruitment LtdRoyston, ENG, GB
Full-time

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Specialist SchoolLocation: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire/ HertfordshireSalary: £22,996 to £25,068 (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifica... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Solicitor – Social Care (Part-Time, Flexible Schedule)

PertempsGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Part-time

A local government legal service provider is seeking a Qualified Solicitor for a part-time role.The position requires conducting legal proceedings across various courts and providing expert advice ... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Commercial Counsel (Maternity Cover)

William HillGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.Here at evoke plc, we're looking for two senior lawyers to join the legal team (based in London or L... Show more

 • Promoted

Head of Public Sector Sales – UK & Ireland

CiscoGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

Cisco is seeking an experienced sales leader to head Splunk's Public Sector business in the UK&I, owning strategy and execution across three sales teams serving government, public sector, Ireland a... Show more

 • Promoted

Global Sales Leader, EMEA & APAC – Wealth & Family Office

Northern Trust CorpGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

Northern Trust is seeking a senior sales leader to head the Global Family Office (GFO) sales across Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific from London.You will guide Wealth Strategists and Sales ... Show more

 • Promoted

Solicitor

Academy Education Network LtdGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

Advise clients on transactions, disputes, regulatory matters and contracts.Draft and negotiate contracts, briefs and legal opinions.Specialise in corporate, litigation, finance, employment, tax, IP... Show more

 • Promoted

Private Client Solicitor - London | Growth & Progression

Edward MannGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

Edward Mann is looking for a Private Client Solicitor based in London, with a salary range of £75,000 - £125,000 depending on level and experience.Candidates must have experience in Private Client ... Show more

 • Promoted

Locum Childcare Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) LimitedGreater London, England, GB
Full-time

Sellick Partnership are pleased to be working with a fantastic Council in London to recruit a locum Childcare Lawyer to join their busy team on a locum basis.The assignment will begin on an initial... Show more

 • Promoted

Permanent Childcare Lawyer - £52,269 - £57,495 A Year

Local CouncilWest End Of London, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, UK
Permanent

Seeking a permanent Childcare Lawyer for a local council in London.Responsibilities include handling child protection cases, advising social services, and preparing legal documentation.Hybrid worki... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Private Client Associate Solicitor

Oculus Legal GroupGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

We’re partnering with a prestigious London firm seeking a talented Private Client Associate to join its highly regarded team.This is an exceptional opportunity to advise ultra‑high‑net‑worth indivi... Show more

 • Promoted

In-House Construction Counsel | Pre-Contract Specialist

Constructive MovesGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

Constructive Moves is seeking an In House Solicitor or Legal Counsel with expertise in construction law to join their team in Greater London.The ideal candidate will have over 5 years PQE and stron... Show more

 • Promoted

Copy of Head of Sales & Business Development - Contractor Installer

Rexel FranceGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

Copy of Head of Sales & Business Development - Contractor Installer.Rexel is a worldwide expert in distributing electric and energy-efficient products and services.Our aim is simple: provide smart ... Show more

 • Promoted

c£120,000+ Trade Mark Solicitor – London

The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorney'sGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

We are working with a top tier London law firm who are seeking a qualified Solicitor who specialises in trade marks / soft IP to join their growing team.This opportunity boasts a superb salary depe... Show more