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Locum Childcare Lawyer (Part-time)

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Job ID:

37878

Practice Area(s):

Children's Services

Location:

Manchester, North-West 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

13.01.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

11301

Salary:

£55.00

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Keywords: Childcare, Solicitor, Local Authority, Public Sector
Job Title: Locum Childcare Solicitor (Part-time)
Job reference: SPC/11301
 
Job description: We have a fantastic opportunity for a Locum Childcare Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the North West. The client is looking for someone to start on a part-time basis, 22.5 hours a week,  at the beginning of February.  The role is for an initial 3 months with strong likelihood of further extension.
 
Main Responsibilities:
  • Undertake a reduced caseload of care proceedings, pre proceedings and PLO matters.
  • Dealing with all aspects of the case
  • Completing all the necessary paperwork and closing the files
  • Attending the office roughly once a fortnight for PLO meetings

Job Requirements:

Recent Childcare experience is essential, as they require a candidate that can hit the ground running. Candidates that have recently qualified, and have the relevant experience, are invited to apply for this role.
 
Candidates must have worked in a Local Authority. Candidates will need to be a qualified a Qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
 
Hourly rate: £55ph umbrella
 
Should you wish to be considered for the role, please contact Sophie Curran (scurran@venngroup.com) or by calling 0161 830 1830
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Venn Group

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Locum Childcare Lawyer (Part-time)

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Job ID:

37878

Practice Area(s):

Children's Services

Location:

Manchester, North-West 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

13.01.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

11301

Salary:

£55.00

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Keywords: Childcare, Solicitor, Local Authority, Public Sector
Job Title: Locum Childcare Solicitor (Part-time)
Job reference: SPC/11301
 
Job description: We have a fantastic opportunity for a Locum Childcare Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the North West. The client is looking for someone to start on a part-time basis, 22.5 hours a week,  at the beginning of February.  The role is for an initial 3 months with strong likelihood of further extension.
 
Main Responsibilities:
  • Undertake a reduced caseload of care proceedings, pre proceedings and PLO matters.
  • Dealing with all aspects of the case
  • Completing all the necessary paperwork and closing the files
  • Attending the office roughly once a fortnight for PLO meetings

Job Requirements:

Recent Childcare experience is essential, as they require a candidate that can hit the ground running. Candidates that have recently qualified, and have the relevant experience, are invited to apply for this role.
 
Candidates must have worked in a Local Authority. Candidates will need to be a qualified a Qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
 
Hourly rate: £55ph umbrella
 
Should you wish to be considered for the role, please contact Sophie Curran (scurran@venngroup.com) or by calling 0161 830 1830