Service Care Legal are working with a North London Borough Council is seeking an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join their legal team on an interim basis. This is a hybrid role with flexible remote working, requiring office attendance twice a week.Role: Childcare LawyerLocation: North London Borough Council (Hybrid – 2 days in office per week)Rate: £39.58 to £49.38ph LTD (DOE and interview performance) Contract Type: 3 months with possibility of extensionPlease note that this role would require office attendance 2 days per week.The Role
1. Undertake complex care proceedings on behalf of the Local Authority.
2. Provide legal advice in pre-proceedings (PLO), Special Educational Needs (SEN) matters, and participate in Legal Planning Meetings.
3. Support a wide range of safeguarding work including child protection, vulnerable adults (including mental health), and adult protection.
4. Advise on homelessness, housing appeals, and judicial reviews relating to children’s services and associated areas.
5. Prepare and process all legal documentation releva...