About the Role
<p><strong>Public Childcare needed in Stafford Paying £432 per day ref 5291130</strong></p>
<p><strong>Full time hours on a temporary basis</strong> </p>
<p><em>Key Responsibilities</em></p>
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<li>Advise on and have conduct of public law childcare files, including care proceedings, supervision proceedings, emergency protection orders and related court applications.</li>
<li>Provide timely, practical and legally robust advice to clients on child safeguarding, care planning and associated legal risks.</li>
<li>Advocate on behalf of clients in court where appropriate, or instruct and work closely with counsel.</li>
<li>Attend meetings, court hearings and multi‑agency discussions, including those held off‑site and occasionally outside normal office hours.</li>
<li>Advise officers and members with professionalism, discretion and political sensitivity, including in formal and public settings where required.</li>
<li>Draft legal documents, reports, applications, statements and correspondence to a high standard.</li>
<li>Support and mentor less experienced colleagues, contributing to training and professional development across the team.</li>
<li>Deputise for senior lawyers when required and assist with the effective running and development of the service.</li>
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<p>If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. </p>
<p>Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.</p>
<p>All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared</p>