Childcare Legal Officer

Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting for an experienced Childcare Legal Officer to join a busy Local Authority legal team based in Greater Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity to support Children’s Services with a varied and rewarding caseload, providing high-quality legal advice and representation in public law childcare proceedings. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with flexibility between remote working and office/court attendance as required.
 
Job Title: Childcare Legal Officer
Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Pay Rate: £40–£45 per hour (Umbrella) – PAYE (Inc.Hol)  - £35.71 - £40.10
Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid (office attendance required as per service needs)
 
Key Responsibilities as an Child Care Legal Officer:

• Manage a caseload of Childcare matters
• Provide legal advice to Children’s Social Care teams, senior management, and elected members.
• Draft legal documentation including applications, care plans, statements, and court bundles.
• Conduct advocacy in the Family Court where appropriate.

About you as an Child social care legal officer:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX, or experienced Legal Officer with substantial Child Care experience.
• Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Previous experience working within a Local Authority legal team is highly desirable.

 
Benefits:

• Hybrid working – combination of remote working and office attendance
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Hours

 
If this Child Care Legal Officer position is right for you or someone you may know, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email Aanisah.Khan@Servicecare.org.uk or via phone on 01772208969

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.