Childcare Legal Officer

Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Childcare Legal Officer to join a supportive and well-established Local Authority based in Doncaster.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled childcare lawyer to manage a varied caseload of public law matters, providing high-quality legal advice and representation to Children’s Services.

The contract is initially 3 months rolling, with potential for extension.

Job Title: Qualified Childcare Legal Officer
Location: Doncaster Hybrid Working)
Pay Rate: £50-£55 per hour (Umbrella) – PAYE (Inc.Hol)  - £44.50 - £48.89
Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid (office attendance required as per service needs)
 
Key Responsibilities as a Qualified Childcare Legal Officer:

• Provide clear and pragmatic legal advice to Social Workers, senior officers, and elected members.
• Draft applications, statements, care plans, and other legal documentation.
• Prepare court bundles and ensure compliance with court directions and statutory deadlines.

About you as a Qualified Childcare Legal Officer:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX, or experienced Legal Officer with substantial childcare law experience.
• Proven experience handling public law childcare matters within a Local Authority setting.
• Strong knowledge of care proceedings and court processes.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Hours

 
If this Childcare 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.