Childcare Locum

Childcare Locum
Recruitment Agency reference: 6685090

A position has arisen for a Childcare Locum within a leading local authority in Dorset. This is a key role assisting the Childcare team on a 3 month temporary basis with the possibility of extension. It is paying competitive rates depending on experience.
The successful candidate must have previous experience in Childcare and be self-sufficient in managing their caseload.

Our client provides an innovative legal service. They are seeking to add an experienced Solicitor who can provide a pro-active and comprehensive service to clients on their duties towards children and young people.

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
• Advising client social workers in safeguarding children matters including in private law and s37 matters

In return our client is able to offer a stable assignment in a progressive and modern council.

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