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Childcare In-House Advocate
- Location West Malling
- Job type Locum
- Salary Depending on experience, outside IR35
- Discipline Local Government & Public Sector Legal
- Reference J80132
Locum Childcare Advocate – South-East England – Competitive rate – Remote Working with Court Attendance – Full time
Locum Childcare Advocate
Rate: Depending on experience, Outside IR35.
Law Firm in South-East England
9 months initially with likelihood of long-term extension
36 hours per week, mandatory Court Attendance.
Venn Group is working with a fantastic law firm advising local authorities in South-East England in their search for a Locum Childcare Advocate on a locum basis for an initial 9 month role (with the potential to be extended).
Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx Advocate with relevant qualifications to practice in UK
- Experience in public child protection law, ideally within a local authority or public sector environment
- Strong advocacy skills and ability to manage complex cases
- In-depth knowledge of key legislation, including The Children Act 1989, Adoption and Children Act 2002, and Children & Families Act 2014
Duties/Responsibilities:
Representing the local authority in a range of family court proceedings including but not limited to:
- Attending court hearings and advocate meetings, sometimes outside of regular working hours
- Case Management
- Contested Interim Care Orders
- Fact Finding Hearings
- Final Hearings
- Applications for Emergency Protection Orders
- Placement Orders and Secure Accommodation applications under Section 25 of The Children Act 1989
If you are interested in this Locum Childcare Advocate role in the South-East England area, please contact the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to southeastlegal@venngroup.com and one of the team will get back to you.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
Locum Childcare Advocate – South-East England – Competitive rate – Remote Working with Court Attendance – Full time