Children’s social care Lawyer ref 000A 4104 / 1

Essential Employment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a legal professional to work in Children's social care law, advising and conducting proceedings for the Council. This role requires collaboration with key stakeholders, providing high-quality legal services. Candidates should have knowledge of Adult social care and Health law. Interested applicants can send their CV to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Children's social care law, including Local Authority pre-proceedings work and Care proceedings.
• Knowledge of Adult social care and Health law.

Responsibilities

• Advise and prepare proceedings as an advocate for the Council in various legal settings.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver legal services.

Job description

You will operate in the area of Children’s social care law which includes
Local Authority pre-proceedings work, Care proceedings, Other
safeguarding orders and Adoption. A knowledge of Adult social care, and
Health law would be advantageous.
You will work closely with clients to assist them in the delivery of their
service objectives and priorities, providing advice, support and assistance
to client officers, Elected Members, Partner Organisations and other key
stakeholders from across the public and private sector.
You will advise, prepare and conduct proceedings acting as an advocate for
the Council at court, tribunals, inquiries and other statutory and legislative
hearings.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Division to provide
a high quality, efficient and professional legal and democratic service,

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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