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Form of workSocial Services Lawyer (Children's)
Stockport
3-6 Month contract intitially
Rate: Negotiable based on experience
- Provide the People Directorate with high quality advice and assistance to enable the Council to deliver its statutory duties in respect of children.
- Handle the majority of active casework in respect of child protection cases; includes advocacy in courts and tribunals. There may be an opportunity to develop your knowledge in adult protection and mental health work.
- Provide high quality legal advice and assistance with specialist experience within child protection and public law proceedings, including adoption. This post will support Children's Social Care to meet its statutory obligations in relation to safeguarding children.
- Ensure that the Council manages its resources effectively, delivering value for money, exploiting opportunities to drive out inefficiencies and generating income where appropriate
- Advocacy, personally and through Counsel, at Court, Tribunals and elsewhere.
If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.
