Child Care Lawyer

3 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Reed Full time
Child Care Lawyer (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Location: Reading/Berkshire

Contract: 12 months (Maternity Cover)

Working Hours: Full time, Hybrid

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Lawyer to join our client's Child-Care Team on a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable adults, children, and young people.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with colleagues to support families and prevent care proceedings.
  • Commit to reclaiming PLO as a last resort for families.
  • Adopt and promote Best Practice within the team.
  • Work closely with the Child Care Court Teams.
  • Handle a wide range of complex and interesting pre-proceedings/PLO cases.
  • Engage with Children's Services to take a holistic approach to problem-solving.
  • Recognise and manage risks to ensure timely issuance of proceedings when necessary.
About You:
  • Enthusiastic and committed to making a difference.
  • Experience in handling pre-proceedings/PLO cases.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a holistic approach.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits:
  • Opportunity to work on diverse and complex cases.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and/or reach out to Sophie Clarke at REED to find out more information.


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