Locum Childcare Legal Officer

Venn Group - Birmingham; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the East Midlands seeks a Locum Childcare Legal Officer for 3 months, with the possibility of extension. The role involves managing childcare cases, providing support in PLO matters, and policy advice. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and will work predominantly remotely, with occasional office attendance. Hourly rate is up to £40.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling childcare cases.
• Familiarity with PLO and pre-proceedings.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of childcare cases, including PLO matters.
• Support lawyers across the childcare team.
• Provide specialist childcare services.

Skills

Handling childcare matters

Managing Public Law Litigation

Providing policy advice

Job description

Locum Childcare Legal Officer – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote Working – Full Time – Up to £40 per hour – East Midlands

Position: Locum Childcare Legal OfficerOrganisation: EastMidlands based Local AuthorityDuration: 3 months +with the possibility of extension thereafterWorking Pattern: Full TimeWorking Arrangement: Predominantly Remote Working, (ideally once a week office attendance)Hourly Rate: Up to £40 per hour UmbrellaThe ideal candidate will have experience handling childcare matters, including providing support with PLO/pre-proceedings and managing such cases.Duties may include:

Managing a caseload of Childcare cases to include PLO matter, pre-proceedings, s37s and Deprivation of Liberty applicationsSupport Lawyers across the Childcare teamProvide specialist Childcare services and policy advice with an emphasis on the conduct of Public Law Litigation for the protection of children

If you’re interested in this Locum Childcare Legal Officer position, you can apply for this role online or contact Timothea Nash or Emily Bradley directly via phone or email for further information on:[e-mail]07441916435Job Reference: J90615Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits. Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Locum Childcare Legal Officer – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote Working – Full Time – Up to £40 per hour – East Midlands