Child-Care Lawyer (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Location: Reading/Berkshire
Contract: 12 months (Maternity Cover)
Working Hours: Full time, Hybrid
About the Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lawyer to join our client's Child-Care Team on a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable adults, children, and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with colleagues to support families and avoid care proceedings.
- Commit to reclaiming PLO as a last point of hope for families.
- Adopt and promote Best Practice within the team.
- Work closely with the Child Care Court Teams.
- Handle a wide range of interesting and complex pre-proceedings/PLO cases.
- Engage with Children's Services to take a holistic approach to problem-solving.
- Recognise and manage risks to ensure timely issuance of proceedings when necessary.
About You:
- Enthusiastic and committed to making a difference.
- Experience in handling pre-proceedings/PLO cases.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a holistic approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on diverse and complex cases.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you! Apply now by submitting your CV and/or reach out to Sophie Clarke at REED to find out more information.