Childcare Advocate

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Childcare Advocate to join their legal department.

Please find below further details regarding this position.


ROLE: Childcare Advocate
LOCATION: London
CONTRACT: 6 to 12 months
RATE: £45.00 to £55.00 per hour


Please note that this role would require court attendance.



The Role of the Childcare Advocate



  • Provide advocacy at all levels of family courts, legal advice and responsive legal services to clients in respect of childcare law and other aspects of law in relation to children

  • Represent Children Services in accordance with instructions in private and public law proceedings

  • Provide advice on the law and practice in relation to child protection, adoption, human rights and any related proceedings involving vulnerable children


The Person



  • A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 5 years PQE

  • Experience of dealing with care proceedings within a local authority would be essential for this position


The Benefits



  • Weekly payroll options

  • Flexible working arrangements


If this Childcare Advocate role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.




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