Title: Solicitor
Location: Flexible with a minimum of 1 day per week working in the office ( we have offices based in Cardiff, Swansea, Rhyl, Felinheli and Wrexham).
Salary: £38,183 per annum (pro rata)- £30,546pa
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 28 hours per week
Closing date:10am - 27 August 2026
Interview date : w/c 14 September 2026
Document links:
Job description: SC823 Solicitor - Aug 26.doc
Application form: Application Form July 25.docx
Please note CV's submitted will not be put forward for shortlisting.
Application Guidance: Guidelines for Applicants - Nov 2024.pdf
Job Introduction:
The delivery and development of a National Housing Advice network is one of the primary means by which Shelter Cymru fulfils its aims and objectives of preventing homelessness and improving bad housing conditions.
The Legal Services team provides specialist legal advice on all areas of housing law to Shelter Cymru’s network of housing advice services, specific areas of work include Representation/Test Cases, Information and Policy& Campaigns and Training commitments.
About you:
(Key skills from Person Specification)
Benefits:
Time off
- 29 days annual leave plus 2 Shelter Cymru days and public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff and those joining part-way through the year).
- 3 paid wellbeing days (pro rata for part time staff)
- Paid Carers and Compassionate leave
Wellbeing
- 35 hour working week for full time equivalent employees.
- Hybrid working - We are developing a flexible and hybrid working approach for all staff, with a minimum of 1 day per week working in the office and have offices across Wales (Cardiff, Swansea, Rhyl, Felinheli and Wrexham) and employees are provided with an office base.
- Workplace counselling -frontline workers have access to bi-monthly peer support and reflective practice groups, facilitated by a counsellor. Frontline Workers can also access 121 counselling sessions.
- Employee Assistance Programme to help staff to deal with personal problems that might impact on work performance, health and wellbeing. The programme offers a wide range of support, including online resources, counselling, legal & financial support and referral services.
Financial
- Shelter Cymru operates a contributory pension scheme – employer contribution 4.25% and 5% employee contribution.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme (up to two times annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
- Contribution to Christmas party.
- Access to the Blue Light Scheme via Blue Light Card Homelessness Discounts
- Access to Charity worker discounts via https://www.charityworkerdiscounts.com/
About us:
We are delighted that you are considering joining the team at Shelter Cymru.
We understand the devastating impact that the housing emergency causes and every day we work alongside people to deal with the damaging effect it has on their lives.
We currently employ a paid workforce of over 100 people across Wales and an increasing number of volunteers. With the types of services and support we offer and our campaigning and lobbying agenda, our job roles present challenging and rewarding careers and volunteering opportunities.
You will find people throughout Shelter Cymru believe passionately in what they do, have an appreciation of our beliefs and values, and a desire to make a difference. We believe that home is everything, and we never give up.
People feel that working for Shelter Cymru is more than just a job, they are part of a close knit team that provides help to those that need it, and is constantly striving to effect change.
So come and join the fight for home and become part of the Shelter Cymru team!
Shelter Cymru offers a high level of support, a welcoming work environment and an excellent package of benefits – for further details of the key benefits available please visit the recruitment page of our website
Shelter Cymru recruits based on merit and wants a workforce that reflects the diversity of individuals in housing need. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people who are currently under-represented within our workforce.
Solicitor employer: Shelter Cymru
Shelter Cymru is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for those passionate about making a difference in housing law. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and generous benefits including 29 days of annual leave, enhanced parental leave, and access to counselling services, staff are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Join our dedicated team in Cardiff and contribute to meaningful change while enjoying a rewarding career in a close-knit community.
