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This East London Authority are looking for a Child Protection Chair/Independent Reviewing Officer. Details of the role are: As an authoritative professional, the Independent Chair is required to chair all Child Protection Conferences and statutory review meetings for Looked after Children, ensuring that the voice and experiences of the child are central. The role is accountable for ensuring that decisions and recommendations consider harm, risk and need and are in the best interests of the child are made w in the formulation and Child Protection and are Plans. The role must also constructively challenge the effectiveness and quality of service and use statutory powers to escalate to senior management, including up to Chief Executive level and CAFCASS where appropriate. The role is inclusive of the function to chair Foster Carer Annual Reviews. The Independent Chair role champions social work values, contributing to the continuous development and improvement of standards and outcomes for children in the Local Authority, ensuring high quality social work intervention for those in need of care and protection. In this role you will demonstrate our service commitment to systemic, trauma informed and anti-racist principles, embedding this in your practice and role modeling to others. In doing so you will promote positive outcomes for children and their families, and challenging issues of oppression and social injustice. To apply for this role you must have: • A relevant Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work/DipSW or equivalent), • Be Social Work Registered We offer: • An excellent referral scheme for each successfully placed referral, • Certified complimentary training, • 24 hour one on one specialist social work consultant based within your geographical area, • Employee Benefits Programme

Publicly Funded Family Solicitor \nHighly regarded, Leading Regional Firm \n \nA highly regarded, multi branch practice is seeking a junior solicitor with experience in publicly funded family work to join its busy Enfield office. Known for its supportive culture and strong reputation in Legal Aid work, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop within a well structured and collaborative environment. \n \nThe Firm \nThis is a well established, multi office firm with a strong reputation for its Legal Aid family work. The team is known for being approachable, experienced, and genuinely supportive, making it an excellent place to build your career. It is, quite simply, a lovely place to work. \nThe firm offers a competitive benefits package including pension, parking, a wellbeing programme, and 31 days’ holiday to start including bank holidays and three days at Christmas. After three years’ service, private healthcare is provided, along with an additional day of annual leave for each year thereafter up to a maximum of five extra days. \n \nThe Role \nYou will manage your own caseload of publicly funded family matters, working under supervision while building confidence and technical expertise. \n \nThe work will include: \nCare proceedings \nChildren Act matters \nDomestic violence and injunction applications \nEmergency protection matters \nApplications under the Family Law Act \nLiaison with CAFCASS, social services and expert witnesses \nThis role offers excellent exposure to meaningful and varied work, with consistent support from experienced practitioners. \n \nAbout You \nYou will be a qualified solicitor with up to three years’ PQE and experience in publicly funded family law. You should be comfortable progressing matters from instruction through to conclusion with appropriate supervision. \nExperience working within the Legal Aid framework is essential. Advocacy experience would be advantageous, though not essential. \nYou will also bring strong organisational skills, a compassionate and professional approach, and a genuine interest in this area of law. \n \n \n

Our client is recruiting for a Children Panel Accredited Child Care Solicitor to join their team in Hounslow, London.\n\nThis is a senior fee-earning role for an experienced public law practitioner seeking high-quality work, advocacy responsibility, and the opportunity to supervise junior colleagues within a well-established department.\n\nThe Role\n\nYou will manage a varied and complex Child Care caseload while contributing to the continued strength and development of the team. The role involves both hands-on casework and support/supervision of junior solicitors and caseworkers where appropriate.\nThe successful candidate will provide expert advice to parents, grandparents, extended family members and children (directly or via their CAFCASS-appointed Guardian), ensuring exceptional client care in often sensitive and high-pressure matters.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n• Managing a full caseload of public law children matters, including:\n• Overseeing Legal Aid applications and CCMS procedures\n• Preparing court bundles and instructing counsel\n• Undertaking own advocacy where required\n• Drafting witness statements and evidential documentation\n• Supervising and supporting junior team members\n• Contributing to business development and maintaining professional networks\n• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and Legal Aid requirements\n\nThe Candidate\n\n• Law Society Children Panel Accredited Solicitor (essential)\n• Strong experience in public law children matters\n• Confident managing complex caseloads independently\n• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues advantageous\n• Own advocacy experience preferred\n• Strong Legal Aid and CCMS knowledge\n• Excellent drafting, organisational and communication skills\n• Commercially aware with the ability to contribute to departmental growth\n• Resilient and capable of working effectively under pressure\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\n• Hybrid working model\n• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays\n• Birthday leave after one year of service\n• Pension scheme\n• Health plan\n• Bonus opportunity\n• Clear progression opportunities within an established team\n\nShould you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.\n\nPlease Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly

Our Legal 500 and Lexcel-accredited client is seeking a Public Law Children/Care Solicitor for a fully office-based role in Notting Hill. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied Public Law Children caseload as a care specialist, working within a friendly and highly regarded team. Type of work for this Public Law Children Solicitor role: Care proceedings (Children Act 1989) Representation in public law children matters Emergency protection and interim care orders Fact-finding hearings involving neglect and abuse allegations Case management and final hearings in the Family Court Preparation of evidence bundles and witness statements Instructing and liaising with expert witnesses Negotiation with local authorities and CAFCASS Advocacy in contested hearings Legal aid case management The Firm: Established over 60 years ago, our client has developed a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice with a personal and approachable service. The firm has grown steadily and now offers a full range of services, including property, private client, family, and employment law, while maintaining a strong commitment to client care at every level. For a confidential discussion about this Public Law Children Solicitor vacancy, contact Mia Henderson at Law Staff, or apply now to join a supportive team offering excellent career prospects and a rewarding working environment. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003