Job description
Service Care Solutions is working in partnership with an employee focused local authority, based in Northamptonshire, which needs a Childcare Lawyer to join their legal team. The role is available on a full-time or part-time basis, offering a strong work-life balance while handling meaningful public law childcare matters.
Umbrella Rate: £55 - £60ph
Location: Northamptonshire
Contract Length: 3 months ongoing (29.6 to 37 hours per week)
Key Responsibilities
- Manage your own caseload of public law childcare matters from start to finish, advising social services and representing the Local Authority in court.
- Drafting legal documentation including applications, statements, and care plans.
- Conducting your own advocacy at hearings (minimum two court attendances per week).
Benefits:
- Hybrid working – attending court twice per week.
- Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
- Flexible hours – 29.6 to 37 hours per week.
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Northamptonshire
- Type of Contract
- Part-time jobs
- Published at
- 01-03-2026
- Profession type
- Home Care Jobs
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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