4x Child Care Lawyers – Children’s Social Care

Overview

In this role you will provide high-quality legal advice on public childcare and safeguarding matters to officers and elected Members, supporting the delivery of children’s services. You will join a collaborative Legal Services team with a strong public-service mission and work closely with social workers and other stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for children and families. You will handle advocacy when needed and contribute to service improvement and the use of technology to modernise practice. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a high-trust, public-sector environment that values development and innovation.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• hybrid and flexible working options
• supportive and inclusive working environment
• opportunities for professional development
• career average pension scheme
• Cycle2Work; Salary Sacrifice Lease Car; Technology Scheme; GymFlex; discounts

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of public childcare and safeguarding matters
• Provide clear and practical legal advice to officers and elected Members
• Support the delivery of effective children’s services and positive outcomes for children and families
• Undertake advocacy where appropriate and work closely with counsel and external stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver practical, customer-focused legal solutions
• Support service improvement, modernisation and the effective use of technology

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitors, Barristers or Chartered Legal Executives (FCILEX) with current practising certificate
• Experience in children’s social care law
• Experience managing a varied caseload in the relevant practice area
• Strong advocacy, case management and drafting skills
• Ability to provide clear, practical, solution-focused legal advice
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines
• Collaborative and proactive approach with commitment to excellent public service

• collaboration
• proactivity
• communication
• advocacy
• case management
• drafting

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