Childcare Locum

Childcare Locum
Recruitment Agency reference: 6610160

Two positions have arisen for Childcare Care Locums within leading local authorities. Each is a key role assisting the Childcare team on a 2-3 month temporary basis with the possibility of extension. They will be paying competitive hourly rates depending on experience. Both roles offer flexible working hours.
The successful candidate must have previous experience in Child Care and be self-sufficient in managing their own caseload.

Your duties will include:

• Managing a caseload of care proceedings and PLO cases, including complex cases, non-accidental injury cases and cases with an international dimension
• Providing client care and undertaking case management of the issued proceedings and PLO matters
• Providing legal advice to the client department at all levels
• Preparing s. 31 cases ready for issuing with the Court
• Liaising with other parties including solicitors and experts to progress cases
• Undertaking advocacy in the Magistrates and County Court
• Carrying out advocacy at CMC, directions, interim hearings and at advocates meetings
• Conducting hearings to include Contested and Final Contested
• Attending Legal Planning Meeting Panels and PLO meetings to provide advice on specific matters
• Drafting applications, orders, threshold documents, position statements, case summaries, statements of facts and instructions to counsel meetings
• Advising client social workers in safeguarding children matters including in private law and s37 matters

The successful candidate should have:

• A strong background in Childcare
• Experience in the Public Sector (ideal but not required)

This would be an ideal role for an experienced and confident candidate who is ready to hit the ground running and add value to a team.

If you are interested in this position or would like to find out more about similar roles please contact Ellie and email your updated CV

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.