Locum Childcare Solicitor

Service Care Legal; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in South Yorkshire seeks an experienced Locum Childcare Solicitor to support a local authority's legal team. This role offers flexible working arrangements, including remote options. The ideal candidate will have public law childcare experience and be a confident advocate with strong case management skills. Responsibilities include handling care proceedings, drafting legal documents, and advising social services.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Weekly Pay

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in childcare law.
• Knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and related legislation.
• Ability to manage a busy and sensitive caseload.

Responsibilities

• Handling a caseload of public law childcare matters.
• Representing clients in care proceedings and court hearings.
• Drafting legal documents like care plans and court applications.

Skills

Public law childcare experience

Strong advocate

Case management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Overview

Service care solutions are currently working with a well-established local authority based in South Yorkshire who are seeking an experienced Locum Childcare Solicitor to support their busy legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with public law childcare experience to step into a rewarding locum position, offering flexible working arrangements, including remote or hybrid options.

Pay rate: PAYE (Inc.Hol) £44.48 - £48.87 per hour; Umbrella £50 - £55 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Handling a caseload of public law childcare matters
• Representing clients in care proceedings, PLO meetings, and court hearings
• Drafting legal documents, including threshold documents, care plans, and court applications
• Advising social services and attending legal planning meetings
• Managing cases independently from start to finish

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with current practising certificate
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in childcare law (ideally within a local authority or legal aid setting)
• Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and related legislation
• Confident advocate, ideally with experience of appearing before the Family Court
• Ability to manage a busy and sensitive caseload with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Weekly Pay
• Hybrid Working

How to apply

To apply or learn more about current locum childcare solicitor roles, please contact the agency. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

Job Information

Job Title: Locum Childcare Solicitor

Company: Service Care Legal

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Posted: Sep 1st 2025

Closes: Oct 2nd 2025

Sector: Legal

Contract: Contract

Hours: Full Time