Children's Social Care Lawyer/Senior Lawyer Role

3 weeks ago


Barnsley, Barnsley, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector Full time

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector is seeking an experienced Senior Childcare Lawyer to join their client's Legal Team at Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Childcare Law and hold a current practising certificate. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of complex care matters, including adoption, catastrophic injury, fatalities, and international elements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Managing a team of Childcare Lawyers, Paralegals, and Legal Assistants
  • Supporting lawyers in their training and development, and deputising for the Principal Lawyer
  • Dealing with complex care matters, including adoption, catastrophic injury, fatalities, and international elements
  • Handling child protection cases and undertaking advocacy in the Family Court
  • Advising Social Services clients on relevant legislation
  • Preparing legal documentation and assisting in relation to the most complex or specialised matters
  • Carrying out legal research

This is a competitive salary ranging from £48,474 to £51,515 per annum (pay award pending). The position also offers excellent benefits, including:

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • A generous annual leave allowance, increasing with length of service
  • Flexi time and use of up to 5 banked flexi days per year
  • Car lease scheme, salary sacrifice for a brand new car
  • Salary sacrifice scheme for extra annual leave, cycle to work, home electronics, and childcare vouchers
  • Discounts on car parking, rail travel, eating out, leisure attractions, and gym memberships
  • Family friendly policies, including excellent maternity, paternity, and adoption entitlements

Barnsley Council is a forward-thinking local authority committed to delivering high-quality services to its residents. This role will play a key part in helping to achieve that goal.



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