Childcare Solicitor
Bournemouth (Local Authority role)
Contract role
Hourly rate negotiable
37 hours per week
Support and assist the Head of Legal Services and the Legal Services team to deliver an efficient, effective and responsive service to clients in relation to the law in children’s social care, child protection and education, in line with strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist input to the Service Director and the Head of Legal Services in the delivery and improvement of its services and business strategies
- Represent the Councils as and when required in all childcare and education related legal proceedings
- Deliver clear, consistent and accurate legal advice to officers, members and clients on all matters relating to children’s social care, child protection and education
- Procure external legal assistance when requested to do so
- Take necessary action under the relevant legislation and case law and ensure appropriate professional standards are maintained in line with accepted good practice
- Manage a busy caseload
- Deliver training and workshops for officers and members and updates on changes in the law as appropriate
Specific Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified solicitor or barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
- Extensive post qualification experience in children’s social care and child protection proceedings
- Up to date knowledge in children’s social care and child protection proceedings
- Demonstrable experience of persuasion and negotiation at a senior level
If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.
