Lawyer Social Care

Community Care Live; Newport; On-site; GBP 47,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Newport is looking for a Child Care Lawyer to represent the Council in child care proceedings. The candidate must have relevant professional qualifications and skills in negotiation and interpersonal relations. This position requires managing a significant caseload focused on care proceedings. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension scheme, and various local discounts. Ideal for individuals wishing to make a positive impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a plus public holidays

Local Government pension scheme

Discounted Solent ferry travel

Island bus network discount

Cycle to work scheme

Staff parking permit scheme

Discounted island sports and leisure gym membership

National and local discounts and benefits schemes

Relocation scheme up to £8,000 (subject to criteria)

Responsibilities

• Represent the Council in child care proceedings and other legal matters.
• Provide expert advice and representation for children and families.
• Manage a full caseload focused on care proceedings.

Skills

Knowledge of relevant policies, regulations and legislation

Excellent interpersonal skills

Persuasion and negotiation skills

Ability to manage conflicting demands

Work under pressure

Education

Relevant professional qualifications (CFILEX, barrister, or solicitor)

Job description

Overview

Lawyer - Social Care — Contract type Permanent — Hours Full-time — Department Social Care Legal Team — Salary Grade 12, £47,108 to £49,501 per annum + Market supplement £3000 FTE — Location County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight and agile working — 37 hours per week

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Child Care Lawyer to join our dynamic Legal Services team at the Isle of Wight Council!

Responsibilities

• As a Child Care Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in representing the Council in child care proceedings and other legal matters.
• You will provide expert advice and representation, ensuring the best outcomes for children and families.
• You will manage a full caseload (8 to 10 cases) focused almost exclusively on care proceedings as there will be no SEN, Care Home or DOLS work.

What we are looking for

• Knowledge of relevant policies, regulations and legislation
• Excellent interpersonal, persuasion and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to manage conflicting demands and work under pressure
• Relevant professional qualifications (CFILEX, barrister, or solicitor)

For further information

For informal discussion, contact Mat Drake at [e-mail]

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a plus public holidays
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports and leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts and benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme up to £8,000 (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and provide flexible working options to support different needs. We are an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to reflect the diversity within our local community.

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