Childcare Legal Officer

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Childcare Legal Officer to join a Local Authority in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional with a strong background in Childcare Law to support Solicitors and Social Care teams in managing care proceedings and ensuring matters are progressed efficiently within statutory timescales. The role is full time, hybrid working with a pay rate of £26.75 £31.10 per hour (PAYE) and an umbrella rate of £30 £35 per hour.

• Manage a caseload of childcare legal matters under supervision, including care proceedings and pre proceedings work.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, including Court applications, statements, bundles, notices and correspondence.
• Support Solicitors and Children's Services teams with Public Law Outline (PLO) matters and Court proceedings.
• Liaise with Social Workers, Barristers, Courts, Guardians and external agencies to ensure timely progression of cases.

• Previous experience working within Childcare Law is essential.
• Experience working within a Local Authority legal team is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of care proceedings, Public Law Outline (PLO) and Family Court processes.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and prioritise competing deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Flexible working.
• Weekly Pay.
• Hybrid working.