Legal Officer – Childcare

Are you looking for a varying legal role where you can help make a true difference to the lives of children and families? Are you looking for the right opportunity to start a legal career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Or perhaps looking for a new challenge in the legal field? Wakefield Council is looking for talented and committed individuals to join its Child Care Team in a number of roles: Trainee Solicitor / Solicitor Apprentice or Legal Executive Apprentice (Grade 5-7, £25,584 to £33,366) Legal Officer (Grade 5, £25,584 to £27,269) Successful candidates will have the opportunity to assist senior members of the team on all matters relating to safeguarding children and family support. Under appropriate supervision, the post holder will assist with the preparation of legal documentation and advice, undertake research, attend hearings in the Family Court, and undertake a variety of administrative tasks. The work is highly varied and intellectually demanding. You will be expected to have knowledge of social care law and practice and be able to work in a high-pressure environment. In return, the Council will support your development with relevant training and supervision. The Trainee Solicitor post will include the opportunity to develop the successful candidate’s advocacy skills and experience. Wakefield Council's Child Care Team is highly regarded amongst practitioners, and members of the team have received recognition from the Yorkshire Lawyer Awards and the Lawyers in Local Government Awards. Successful candidates will join a committed and dynamic service striving at pace to provide better outcomes for children and families. We offer an encouraging environment that will allow you to develop and achieve your career goals, as well as an excellent council benefits package: Why Wakefield Council? We offer Hybrid-Flexible working. Support and access to a high-quality training programme to progress your career to the next level. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient colleagues need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Access to Wellbeing Coaching if required, Support for Carers, a Sense of Belonging. Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard). The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme, and many more. We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career. Please contact the Child Care Team Manager

Victoria Swithenbank on 07917 504188 for further information and discussion. To apply please click the

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