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Social Care Lawyer
London Borough of Redbridge
Reference: RQ002675
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Location: Town Hall/Lynton House
Permanent – Full Time
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for a Social Care Lawyer to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service.
You will report to the Principal Lawyer – Social Care within the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.
You will provide the Council with expert advice and guidance on aspects of childcare proceedings related work and have extension experience in the preparation of court processes.
Responsibilities:
- Provide expertise, knowledge and advice on all matters relating to children’s social care functions, including public law care proceedings, adoption, child protection and fostering.
- Conduct a full range of work types in this area of work.
- Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position; you will report to the Principal Lawyer (Social Care) and will have your own complex and varied caseload.
To be successful in this role you will need to:
- Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar qualification
- Have experience of childcare cases, preferably in a local government context
- Excellent knowledge of the law and practice in this area of law
If you feel you meet the above requirements and are keen to join an ambitious, dynamic and innovative team, we would like to hear from you.
To apply for this post please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs or copy the following link into your browser:
https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=274229gsHr&WVID=958433OaLq
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
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