Public Childcare Solicitor

Adecco are currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Public Childcare Solicitor to join our client's legal team in the field of child protection. As a Public Childcare Solicitor, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable children and families, while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Providing expert legal advice and representation in public childcare matters, including child protection cases, care orders, and adoption proceedings.
• Conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and preparing cases for court hearings.
• Building strong relationships with clients, including children, parents, and local authorities, and maintaining effective communication throughout the legal process.
• Attending court hearings and advocating on behalf of clients, presenting compelling arguments and providing reassurance and support.
• Collaborating with other professionals, such as social workers, medical experts, and educational staff, to ensure the best interests of children are upheld.
• Keeping up-to-date with changes in legislation, case law, and best practise in the field of child protection.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor or with a minimum of 3 years' experience in public childcare law.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and the Adoption and Children Act 2002.
• Proven experience in handling complex and sensitive cases involving child protection and welfare issues.
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• High level of empathy, compassion, and sensitivity towards clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional ethics.
• Ability to manage a challenging caseload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous professional development in the field of child protection law is highly desirable.

Our client is renowned for their expertise in child protection law. They offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and make a real difference in the lives of children and families. In addition, our client recognises the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits packages.

If you are a dedicated Public Childcare Solicitor who is passionate about advocating for the rights and welfare of children, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience in public childcare law and why you are interested in this role. Our client is an equal opportunity employer, and applications from diverse candidates are strongly encouraged.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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