Social Care Lawyer

London Borough of Redbridge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Redbridge is seeking a Social Care Lawyer to join the Legal Department and provide expert advice on childcare proceedings, including public law care and related matters.

You will report to the Principal Lawyer – Social Care and manage a complex caseload while coordinating with other council departments. A robust knowledge of social care law and practice is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience handling childcare cases, preferably in a local government context.
• Excellent knowledge of childcare law and practice.
• Qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise, knowledge and advice on children’s social care matters, including public law care proceedings.
• Manage a complex and varied caseload and report to the Principal Lawyer – Social Care.
• Collaborate with other council departments and specialist teams to deliver a comprehensive service.

Skills

Childcare law experience

Public law knowledge

Local government context

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (or FILEX)

Job description

Permanent - Full Time

Location: Town Hall/Lynton House

If you have applied for this vacancy within the last 6 months period there is no need to re-apply again. An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for a Social Care Lawyer to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service.

You will report to the Principal Lawyer – Social Care within the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.

You will provide the Council with expert advice and guidance on aspects of childcare proceedings related work and have extension experience in the preparation of court processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise, knowledge and advice on all matters relating to children’s social care functions, including public law care proceedings, adoption, child protection and fostering.
• Conduct a full range of work types in this area of work.
• Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position; you will report to the Principal Lawyer (Social Care) and will have your own complex and varied caseload.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar qualification
• Have experience of childcare cases, preferably in a local government context
• Excellent knowledge of the law and practice in this area of law

If you feel you meet the above requirements and are keen to join an ambitious, dynamic and innovative team, we would like to hear from you.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.