This South England Authority are looking for a Qualified Childcare Lawyer. Details of the role are:
• Manage a caseload of childcare and safeguarding matters, including care proceedings, adoption, child protection, and related public law litigation.
• Provide clear, timely and robust legal advice to social workers, managers, senior officers on all aspects of children's social care law.
• Conduct and oversee litigation, including advocacy where appropriate, and instruct counsel in complex cases.
• Draft and review legal documents, court applications, statements, policies and reports.
• Support strategic decision-making within Children's Services, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and legal obligations.
• Develop effective working relationships with social care professionals, external agencies, the judiciary and partner organisations.
• Contribute to service improvement, policy development and the continuous enhancement of legal services.
To apply for this role you must have:
- Relevant Local Auhtority Lawyer/ experience.
- Be Qualified solicitor/Barrister CILEX Professional or equivalent
- Be eligible to work within the UK
For more information or details of other roles, please contact Jade at Social Care Locums or visit our website to upload your CV.
Childcare Senior Lawyer, Remote working considered, Immediate Start in Devon employer: Social Care Locums
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