At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice and support on Children's Services, focusing on asylum seekers.
- Company: Dynamic legal firm offering hybrid and remote work options.
- Benefits: Competitive pay at £60ph PAYE and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.
- Qualifications: Experience in social care law and advocacy skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60 - 60 £ per hour.
Social Care Solicitor (Hybrid / Remote) needed in Warrington, £60ph PAYE - Reference:000B 3A4E / 1 You will ideally have experience dealing with asylum seekers and age assessments.
Ideally hybrid but will consider fully remote for the right candidate.
To undertake the provision of legal advice, guidance and support in relation to Childrens Services matters (to include a specific emphasis on duties towards asylum seekers and challenge to local authority decision making).
To conduct advocacy at all levels with respect to the above matters before the Single Family Court and any other appropriate tribunal.
To proactively advise and respond to all requests for legal advice.
Advising on the proposed impact of any legislation as and when appropriate to the Client Departments.
To undertake all preparations in relation to Child Care Advocacy including preparation of bundles, skeleton arguments, care plans, and statements, ensuring full compliance with the Public Law Outline, attendance at advocates meetings and to liaise with Counsel as and when required.
To attend relevant meetings including internal meetings with clients, external meetings with other parties to proceedings and their legal representatives, and multi-agency meetings.
The postholder must carry out the duties with full regard to the Community Plan, ...
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