Full job descriptionChildren’s Safeguarding Locum Lawyer
Location: Warrington (Hybrid/ remote working available)
Salary: £50 - 60 per hour
Contract: Ongoing Locum Assignment
Start Date: ASAP
CRA Consulting is delighted to be working with a local Authority in Warrington who are seeking an experienced Children’s Safeguarding Locum Lawyer to join their Legal Services team on an ongoing basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a childcare lawyer looking for a rewarding local authority assignment, providing high-quality legal advice and advocacy within a supportive and experienced Safeguarding Team.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated legal department supporting Children’s Services and Social Care, handling a varied and challenging caseload while working closely with social workers, senior officers, guardians, counsel and external agencies.
The Role
You will provide specialist legal advice and representation in relation to a broad range of children’s safeguarding and childcare matters, including:
*Care proceedings and child protection matters
*Providing legal advice and guidance to Children’s Services
*Conducting advocacy before the Family Court and relevant tribunals
*Preparing cases in line with the Public Law Outline (PLO)
*Drafting and reviewing statements, care plans, bundles and skeleton arguments
*Attending advocates’ meetings, strategy meetings and multi-agency discussions
*Advising on complex childcare issues and emerging areas of legislation
*Working closely with Counsel, Children’s Guardians and partner agencies
About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:
*Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive status
*Strong experience within Children’s Social Care / Childcare Law
*Experience handling care proceedings and public law matters
*Advocacy experience within the Family Court
*The ability to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
*Previous local authority experience is desirable but not essential
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected local authority legal team and support vital safeguarding work within Children’s Services.
Benefits include:
*Ongoing locum assignment
*Competitive hourly rate based on experience
*Hybrid working options available
*Supportive and collaborative legal environment
*Opportunity to work on meaningful and complex childcare matters

If you are an experienced Childcare / Children’s Safeguarding Locum Lawyer looking for your next assignment, apply below or contact Umar Tawil at CRA Consulting for a confidential discussion.