Childcare Lawyer

Childcare Lawyer needed in Bury Paying  £55 per hr ref 000A F367 / 1

Full time hours on a temporary basis

• Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload of public law childcare matters, including care proceedings, supervision orders and emergency protection orders
  • Represent the authority in Family Courts, including contested hearings
  • Provide timely legal advice to Children’s Social Care and other internal stakeholders
  • Draft legal documentation, statements and court applications
  • Advise on pre‑proceedings under the Public Law Outline (PLO)
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, guidance and case law
  • Work collaboratively with social workers, managers and partner agencies
  • Contribute to service development and continuous improvement

   

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. 

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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