Sellick Partnership
Locum Childcare Advocate
Full-time
Hybrid Working
About the Childcare Advocate position:
Our client, a Local Authority based in the home counties is seeking a Childcare Advocate on a locum basis, to join their friendly and supportive Legal Services team.
The successful candidate will be predominantly court based with attendance expected to be around 2-3 times a week. The role will also involve holding your own small caseload alongside.
This position is anticipated to be ongoing for at least 3-6 months.
Responsibilities of the Childcare Advocate:
- To act as an advocate on behalf of the Council primarily in relation to childcare and related court proceedings, and also in other proceedings as required
- Provide advocacy for case management hearings and/or short contested hearings
Experience required for the Childcare Advocate:
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive
- Experience of legal practice in public childcare law including advocacy experience, in contested hearings
For more information or to apply for the Childcare Advocate role, contact Lucy Walsh in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
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