Childcare Legal Officer

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Childcare Legal Officer to join a Local Authority in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional with a strong background in Childcare Law to support Solicitors and Social Care teams in managing care proceedings and ensuring matters are progressed efficiently within statutory timescales.
 
Childcare Legal Officer
Location: Manchester
Contract: Full Time, Hybrid Working
Umbrella Rate: £30 - £35 per hour
PAYE (Inc.Hol): £26.75 - £31.10 per hour
 
Key Responsibilities as a Childcare Legal Officer:

• Manage a caseload of childcare legal matters under supervision, including care proceedings and pre-proceedings work.
• Prepare and draft legal documents including Court applications, statements, bundles, notices, and correspondence.
• Support Solicitors and Children’s Services teams with Public Law Outline (PLO) matters and Court proceedings.
• Liaise with Social Workers, Barristers, Courts, Guardians, and external agencies to ensure timely progression of cases.

About you as a Childcare Legal Officer:

• Previous experience working within Childcare Law is essential.
• Experience working within a Local Authority legal team is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of care proceedings, Public Law Outline (PLO), and Family Court processes.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and prioritise competing deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Weekly Pay
• Hybrid working

If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to Childcare Legal Officer vacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email, Aanisah.Khan@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969.


We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £200.