Service Care Legal are seeking a skilled and dedicated Childcare Solicitor to a team within a local authority in Sussex.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on sensitive child protection matters and provide essential legal advice to our Children's Services department.

Location: Sussex
Rate: £50-55 per hour umbrella (DOE and interview performance)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract: Initial 3 months with scope of extension

Please note that this role would require occasional office attendance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice on complex and sensitive child protection issues.


• Conduct care proceedings and manage other related public law court applications.


• Oversee cases in accordance with the Public Law Outline (PLO) for effective legal representation.


• Collaborate with Children's Services professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children in care.


• Advocate in court on behalf of the local authority, presenting clear and concise arguments.


• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in childcare law.

Who You Are:

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in childcare law and experience in managing sensitive cases within a local authority context.

You will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, maintaining a compassionate yet professional approach when working with vulnerable individuals and families.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with relevant experience in childcare law.


• Proven track record in managing care proceedings and public law matters.


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to adapt to changing environments and handle challenging situations with diplomacy and tact.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment within a committed team.


• Opportunities to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families in the community.


• Competitive hourly rate, reflecting your expertise and commitment to the role.

Should this Childcare Solicitor opportunity is of interest please feel free to reach out to Lloyd on 01772 208969 or email across an updated CV to lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.

We welcome successful referrals which could be worth £250 each so please bear this in mind.