https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-care-lawyer-asylum-seekers-reed--34447cd9-de83-4e41-b10b-1a1784ec6832 RSS feed for Social Care Lawyer (Asylum Seekers) at Reed. en-gb Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:09:27 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-care-lawyer-asylum-seekers-reed--34447cd9-de83-4e41-b10b-1a1784ec6832 https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-care-lawyer-asylum-seekers-reed--34447cd9-de83-4e41-b10b-1a1784ec6832 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:52:17 GMT Location: Warrington | Salary: 50.00-50.00 Hourly | Type: Temporary | Social Care LawyerHourly Rate: £60Location: WarringtonJob Type: Full-time, Temporary, Hybrid (with potential to go fully remote)We are seeking a Social Care Lawyer with expertise in asylum seeker cases and age assessments to join our Legal Department''s Safeguarding Team. This role is crucial in providing legal advice and services to client departments and the Council, focusing on Children''s Services.Day-to-day of the role:Provide legal advice, guidance, and support on Children''s Services matters, particularly duties towards asylum seekers and challenges to local authority decision-making.Conduct advocacy at all levels, including before the Single Family Court and other appropriate tribunals.Proactively respond to requests for legal advice and advise on the impact of legislation as appropriate.Prepare for Child Care Advocacy, including preparation of bundles, skeleton arguments, care plans, and statements, ensuring compliance with the Public Law Outline.Attend internal and external meetings, multi-agency meetings, and liaise with legal representatives and counsel as required.Deputise for the Senior Solicitor (Children''s Safeguarding) and occasionally for the Legal Services Manag... Temporary