Service Care Solutions is working alongside a forward-thinking local authority, based in Oxfordshire, which needs an experienced and passionate childcare solicitor to join their team. This role will put you at the forefront of protecting vulnerable children and families. This role can be done on a hybrid basis and the pay advertised is an umbrella rate. This is a three-month rolling contract. Key responsibilities of the childcare solicitor role: Represent the local authority in care proceedings, adoption, fostering, and child protection cases. Provide expert legal advice to social services teams on complex childcare and family law matters. Attend hearings, tribunals, and case conferences to represent the authority’s interests. Benefits included with the childcare solicitor position: Hybrid working Weekly pay Flexible hours We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.