Salary:
£51,418 - £53,741 (inclusive of 15% Market Supplement) Hours per week:
37 hours Temporary/Fixed term:
12 months Interview date:
To be confirmed after shortlisting Rolling advert:
We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Legal - Making a Real Impact on the Community Join our supportive Childcare Team, where you'll find an opportunity for professional and personal growth within a flexible working framework that suits your life and commitments. Dedicate your expertise and passion to advocating for children's welfare and creating positive change for families in need in Wiltshire. At Wiltshire, we value teamwork and provide ample opportunities for your professional and personal growth. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in our Childcare Team, advising and instructing officers on various public childcare matters. To join our team, you'll need to be an excellent Lawyer with a proven track record in childcare law and possess the relevant qualifications and skills required to fulfil key responsibilities, which include: Guiding pre-proceedings and decisions related to issuing proceedings, ensuring the best interests of children are upheld. Conducting care proceedings in the family court, utilising your legal expertise to advocate for clients effectively. Collaborating with colleagues to prepare briefs for counsel and contributing to training initiatives to enhance team capabilities. Advocating by representing clients at Family Court hearings at multiple locations, including primarily Swindon, but also Salisbury and Bristol. While your contractual location will be our County Hall office in Trowbridge, we support a flexible work environment. You can explore hybrid working arrangements to strike the right balance between your personal life and commitment to our Legal Service. Regular office attendance is expected, currently on a two-weekly rota. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. This position comes with a 15% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis. Please download and read the
role description and person specification
carefully before you apply as well as
Our Identity . The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. For more details, contact Helen Chandler, Principal Solicitor at
Helen.Chandler@wiltshire.gov.uk This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our
statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!
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£51,418 - £53,741 (inclusive of 15% Market Supplement) Hours per week:
37 hours Temporary/Fixed term:
12 months Interview date:
To be confirmed after shortlisting Rolling advert:
We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Legal - Making a Real Impact on the Community Join our supportive Childcare Team, where you'll find an opportunity for professional and personal growth within a flexible working framework that suits your life and commitments. Dedicate your expertise and passion to advocating for children's welfare and creating positive change for families in need in Wiltshire. At Wiltshire, we value teamwork and provide ample opportunities for your professional and personal growth. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in our Childcare Team, advising and instructing officers on various public childcare matters. To join our team, you'll need to be an excellent Lawyer with a proven track record in childcare law and possess the relevant qualifications and skills required to fulfil key responsibilities, which include: Guiding pre-proceedings and decisions related to issuing proceedings, ensuring the best interests of children are upheld. Conducting care proceedings in the family court, utilising your legal expertise to advocate for clients effectively. Collaborating with colleagues to prepare briefs for counsel and contributing to training initiatives to enhance team capabilities. Advocating by representing clients at Family Court hearings at multiple locations, including primarily Swindon, but also Salisbury and Bristol. While your contractual location will be our County Hall office in Trowbridge, we support a flexible work environment. You can explore hybrid working arrangements to strike the right balance between your personal life and commitment to our Legal Service. Regular office attendance is expected, currently on a two-weekly rota. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. This position comes with a 15% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis. Please download and read the
role description and person specification
carefully before you apply as well as
Our Identity . The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. For more details, contact Helen Chandler, Principal Solicitor at
Helen.Chandler@wiltshire.gov.uk This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our
statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!
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