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 Childrens 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) Have a minimum of 2 years experience in relevant legal practice. Be able to use Council Information Technology (IT) Systems and Digital Applications (0365 Microsoft) Have an understanding of the services the Council provide and Local Government and how they operate Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of The Children Act and other legislation relevant to the area of work Salary: £50.77/hour Job Type: Contract, Temporary Location: CH1, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester #J-18808-Ljbffr
Children’s Safeguarding Solicitor (Legal) – Full Time – Chester employer: Catering
Join a thriving manufacturing team in Ossett, where your skills as an Assembly Operative will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive salary of £13.00 per hour and opportunities for overtime, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. This role not only offers job security with a permanent position after three months but also the chance to work with a variety of tools in a dynamic environment, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful employment.
