<div><p><strong>Locum Childcare Solicitor</strong></p><p><strong>£50 - £60 per hour, depending on experience</strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid Working</strong></p><p><strong>Full time</strong></p><p>Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a capable Childcare Solicitor to join a well-respected local authority based in the North West on a locum basis for 3 - 6 months, with a likelihood for extension.</p><p>As Childcare Solicitor you will be confident in carrying your own caseload of care proceedings, as well as pre-proceeding matters. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>Handing a full caseload of childcare matters, providing advice on all aspects of public law childrens matters</li><li>Attending PLO and legal planning meetings</li><li>Drafting documents, including statements and threshold agreements</li><li>Non-accidental injury</li><li>Exclusion orders</li><li>Emergency protection orders</li></ul><p>Office and court attendance is mandatory, but those offering flexibility around attendance will be considered.</p><p>The role can offer flexible working arrangements, and although full-time availability is desirable, candidates offering part-time availability may also be considered.</p><p>Our client is open to considering applications from candidates from both public and private sector backgrounds if relevant public childcare experience is demonstrated.</p><p>We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact <strong>Ciara DArcy</strong> in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.</p><p><em>Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.</em></p></div>