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Childcare Solicitor

2 months ago


Oldham, Oldham, United Kingdom Oldham Council Full time
Job Title: Childcare Solicitor

Oldham Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Childcare Solicitor to join our team.

About the Role:

We are looking for a solicitor with extensive experience in advising social work clients and their managers, as well as conducting child care proceedings and advocacy in contested and uncontested hearings in Court.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise Council, Executive, Committees, Officers and Departments of the Council on legal matters primarily, but not exclusively, relating to all areas of Social Services.
  • Advocacy in contested and uncontested hearings in Court and when necessary instruction of Counsel at the Family Court, including the preparation and management of cases.
  • Drafting and settling of legal documentation with particular reference to Children's Social Care.
  • Conduct of litigation with particular reference to Children's Social Care and matters.

Requirements:

  • Extensive post qualification experience in conducting child care proceedings.
  • Advocacy experience including Contested Hearings at Court.
  • Ability to advise competently in complex child care matters and to assimilate and advise upon evidential matters relating thereto.

What We Offer:

Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

About Us:

Oldham Council is a local authority that is committed to developing a Co-operative future; one where citizens, partners and staff work together to improve the borough.

We are working hard to build a brighter future for our borough and we need people from a wide range of backgrounds to continue delivering the best for our communities.