Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Childcare Advocate to join their legal department.
Please find below further details regarding this position.

ROLE:Childcare Advocate
LOCATION: London
CONTRACT: 6 to 12 months
RATE: £45.00 to £55.00 per hour

Please note that this role would require court attendance.

The Role of the Childcare Advocate

• Provide advocacy at all levels of family courts, legal advice and responsive legal services to clients in respect of childcare law and other aspects of law in relation to children


• Represent Children Services in accordance with instructions in private and public law proceedings


• Provide advice on the law and practice in relation to child protection, adoption, human rights and any related proceedings involving vulnerable children

The Person

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 5 years PQE


• Experience of dealing with care proceedings within a local authority would be essential for this position

The Benefits

• Weekly payroll options


• Flexible working arrangements

If this Childcare Advocate role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.