At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice and representation to safeguard children and young people.
- Company: Join Cheshire West and Chester Council, dedicated to child welfare.
- Benefits: Full-time role with a competitive salary and valuable experience.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through impactful legal work.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with litigation rights.
The predicted salary is between 36450 - 44550 £ per year.
Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Children s Safeguarding Solicitor (Legal) to join Cheshire West and Chester Council on an initial 3-month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide up to date, high quality legal advice and representation to Officers of the Council to ensure operational decisions are taken on a sound legal basis to enable the Council to deliver its statutory functions to safeguard children and young people.
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships with Children s Social Care colleagues to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
- Hold responsibility for a busy case load of Court cases and Public Law Outline (PLO) cases in Pre-Proceedings, working proactively to ensure all Court directions and other deadlines are met and the best possible outcomes for children are achieved.
- Undertake advocacy at Court in contested and non-contested hearings. This will include representing the Council in prehearing discussions and requires strong negotiation skills, assertiveness, and confidence to advance a case on behalf of the Local Authority sometimes in the face of opposition from Counsel, Solicitors, and the Judiciary.
Essential Requirements
- Be a Qualified as Solicitor or Barrister or Legal Executive (with litigation rights).
Children's Safeguarding Solicitor (Legal) employer: Belmont Recruitment
Belmont Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Woolwich, where you can make a real impact on health and social care services. With a strong focus on employee development and innovative commissioning strategies, we provide ample opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a supportive team culture. Join us to be part of a meaningful mission that prioritises integrated service delivery and community well-being.
