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We have opportunities for agency FCAs at Cafcass in the Portsmouth or Bournemouth office, covering the Hampshire area - for the Work After First Hearing service – are you interested? Or can you recommend someone for £250 if placed? • Private Law, • Choice of Bournemouth or Portsmouth office, • Office Attendance – usually once per month in person to the office., • Visits and court attendance are usually face-to-face., • Induction period will be a mixture of Remote and office based. Pay rate: £37.75 per hour (umbrella) We are an approved supplier to Cafcass, achieving this status through a competitive process and retaining it by delivering quality, timely and compliant services. Being one of Cafcass’ preferred partners ensures we will always be given priority access to any Social Work vacancies they ask external agencies to support them with. Work After First Hearing will involve the following: • Working in the Private and/or Public Law teams, Children’s Social Workers (or as we will professionally call you - Family Court Advisers) are involved in a combination of cases where either the families require the assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved or the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case., • Conducting assessments and directly engaging with children to understand and represent their views and wishes to the court., • Using expertise in robust risk assessment and mediation will be essential as you advocate for arrangements that prioritise the best interest of the children., • Private Law - If in a private law case after the first court hearing there is not an agreement about children or there are concerns about the welfare of children the court may ask us to write a Section 7 report to help the judge make a safe decision and the responsibility for doing this will transfer to the WAFH team., • Public Law - In public law a local authority has made an application to the court for authority to intervene in a child’s life as it is believed they are at risk of significant harm. FCAs are often referred to as ‘Children’s Guardians’ – they are the independent person who is there to promote the child’s welfare and ensure the arrangements made for the child are in their best interests., • Face-to-face visits, • Lots of hybrid working Requirements of the role: • Social Work qualified, • Social Work England registered, • Significant post-qualified experience in children & families social care (not subject to DFE rules) - 2-3 years minimum in a children’s local authority social work post, • Recent experience of Private and/or Public Law work, • Court experience & confidence in the court arena, • A high standard of assessment and case analysis, • Confident in providing oral evidence when not represented by a solicitor/barrister., • Ability to produce written work to a high standard, • Communicates effectively and demonstrates empathy with children & families within the family justice system, • Effective communication and joint working with a range of professionals and agencies., • Be child-centred and understand how to engage with children creatively. Please apply online or contact me asap to discuss in more detail. We are offering £250 joining bonus for new starters with Reed. Alternatively, we are offering £250 if you refer a friend or colleague and they are placed successfully into this or any other QSW role.

We comprise barristers, pupil barristers, court advocates, and clerks; the core operation of the department is closely aligned to that of a traditional barristers’ chambers. Following growth in the wider business, Express Chambers is looking to recruit a qualified barrister or solicitor-advocate w

Senior Environmental Lawyer / Barrister (National). Senior Environmental Lawyer / Barrister. Barristers and solicitors with a strong environmental specialism are equally encouraged to apply.

We’re recruiting an Employment Solicitor or Barrister. The Work Rights Centre is looking for a motivated solicitor or barrister to contribute to our growing employment rights programme by providing expert legal advice and casework, and supporting the wider development of the charity and our strate

CriminalBarristerSalary: £60,000 – £80,000 the firm offer a generous holiday allowance, pension and bonus. Due to significant expansion, the firm is recruiting a dynamic, driven, and forward-thinking Criminal Barrister who has previous experience, and are eager to take their careers to the next

White Collar Crime & Investigations Solicitor or Barrister (4 PQE) (London). White Collar Crime Solicitor or Barrister (4+ PQE/Call). Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales) with 4+ years’ PQE/Call.

A known commercial law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a barrister or solicitor with at least 5 years PQE in commercial litigation to join their growing team in Jersey.

We are seeking a solicitor, caseworker, or barrister to join our supportive, collaborative team. Practising barristers with casework and litigation experience within a solicitor-led agency. The Free Movement blog was founded in 2007 by Colin Yeo, a barrister at Garden Court Chambers specialising in

CRIMINAL SOLICITOR / BARRISTER, HERTFORDSHIRE C£60K. This role is open to Solicitors and Barristers who hold a practising certificate in England and Wales.

A leading legal recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified solicitor or barrister with advocacy experience.

A well-respected national law firm in Buckinghamshire is looking for an experienced Employment Barrister to take ownership of a diverse caseload in employment law.

A national law firm is seeking Barristers and Solicitor-Advocates to join their in-house Advocacy team.

Employment Barrister, 2+ PQE, Oxfordshire, Salary up to £70-85,000 (DOE). A highly regarded Legal 500 firm is looking to recruit an experienced barrister with a strong background in employment litigation. This highly rated law firm is seeking a skilled Employment Barrister to deliver employment-rel

Regulatory Adviser (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX lawyer). Regulatory Adviser (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX lawyer). Regulatory Adviser (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX lawyer).

Please apply if you are a qualified solicitor or barrister with advocacy experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a Barrister looking to move into private practice where Legal Director/Partnership is a future possibility.

A well-respected legal firm in Buckinghamshire seeks an experienced Employment Barrister with over 5 years PQE to manage a varied caseload, including tribunal hearings and strategic advice for clients.

A specialised boutique law firm in London is seeking a junior barrister to join their team.

For Associate Trust Barristers, authorisation by the Bar Standards Board to conduct litigation in employment (or the ability to obtain such authorisation). Associate Trust Solicitor/Barrister. Great Ormond Street Hospital is seeking a full-time Associate Trust Lawyer (Solicitor or Barrister) to join

A leading children's healthcare provider in London seeks a full-time Associate Trust Solicitor/Barrister to join their in-house Legal Team.

Criminal Barrister, Nottinghamshire/Hybrid, £Competitive – Are you looking for an exciting new challenge and a change of direction in your criminal law career? An exceptional opportunity is on offer for a talented Criminal Solicitor to move into a Prosecutions role, with full training and develop

A leading legal practice in the United Kingdom is seeking a Barrister to provide high-quality advocacy and support in civil litigation claims.

We’re recruiting an Employment Solicitor or Barrister. The Work Rights Centre is looking for a motivated solicitor or barrister to contribute to our growing employment rights programme by providing expert legal advice and casework, and supporting the wider development of the charity and our strate

Associate Trust Solicitor/Barrister. Great Ormond Street Hospital is seeking a full-time Associate Trust Lawyer (Solicitor or Barrister) to join the in-house Legal Team on a permanent basis. To support in a case load of varied healthcare legal cases within the Trust, including High Court cases, Cour

A highly regarded law firm in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Employment Barrister with over 2 years of relevant experience in employment law.

Employment Barrister, 2+ PQE, Oxfordshire, Salary up to £70-85,000 (DOE). A highly regarded Legal 500 firm is looking to recruit an experienced barrister with a strong background in employment litigation. This highly rated law firm is seeking a skilled Employment Barrister to deliver employment-rel

This highly rated law firm is seeking a skilled Employment Barrister to deliver employment-related advocacy for a growing client base across both the private and public sectors. Employment Barrister, 2+ PQE, Oxfordshire, Salary up to £70-85,000 (DOE). A highly regarded Legal 500 firm is looking to

CriminalBarristerSalary: £60,000 – £80,000 the firm offer a generous holiday allowance, pension and bonus. Our Client is a leading UK Criminal Defence barristers chambers in the heart of the City of London known for its excellence in Criminal Law and dedication to high-level client representatio

We're currently recruiting for Barristers and Solicitor-Advocates to join our in-house Advocacy team. We're looking for Barristers who are perhaps wanting to move away from being self-employed and want to move inhouse or Solicitors with higher rights of audience accreditation to join our inhouse Adv

Employment Barrister, 5+ PQE, Buckinghamshire, Salary up to £65-85K (DOE).

Employment Solicitor/Barrister (5+ PQE) - International Law Firm - Nottingham. Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor or Barrister looking to take your career to the next level in a high-profile international law firm? This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled litigator with a passion for a

London relocating barrister or solicitor.

A leading UK Criminal Defence firm in Greater London seeks a skilled Criminal Barrister to manage criminal defence cases and contribute to business development.

We're currently recruiting for Barristers and Solicitor-Advocates to join our in-house Advocacy team. We're looking for Barristers who are perhaps wanting to move away from being self-employed and want to move inhouse or Solicitors with higher rights of audience accreditation to join our inhouse Adv

DB, the integrated barristers chambers within the DAC Beachcroft group, was founded and developed by the industry leading barristers for the in-house advocacy model. Our team of barristers and advocates, centrally clerked, work with both internal and external clients to deliver the advisory, draftin

A highly regarded legal firm in Oxfordshire seeks an experienced Employment Barrister to join its dynamic team.

A top UK law firm is looking for an experienced Employment Barrister to join its Oxfordshire office. Ideal for barristers seeking to enhance their careers in a well-regarded legal firm.

A national law firm is looking for Barristers and Solicitor-Advocates to join their in-house Advocacy team. Ideal candidates will have qualifications as a Barrister or Solicitor with higher rights of audience accreditation.

A solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive qualified to practice in England and Wales.

Employment Barrister, 5+ PQE, Buckinghamshire, Salary up to GBP 65:85K (DOE).

A top-tier legal firm is seeking an Employment Barrister with over 2 years of experience for advocacy in employment litigation.

Senior Environmental Lawyer / Barrister (National). Senior Environmental Lawyer / Barrister. Barristers and solicitors with a strong environmental specialism are equally encouraged to apply.