Job Description
Lawyer - Children's Services
Location: Widnes, Cheshire
Salary: £52,718 - £55,710 per annum (this includes a Market supplement of £7k)
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Hours: 37 per week
Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.
Their progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join them as they develop new policies and transform the way people access services.
They are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from their workforce has been 'our colleagues’.
The Role
The Legal team at the Council plays a vital role in supporting the Authority by delivering high-quality, timely, and business-focused legal and procedural advice.
In this role, you will work closely with their Social Care and Education teams, providing expert legal services as directed by the appropriate Group Solicitor. The team is committed to delivering advice in a cost-effective and efficient manner, ensuring best value for the Council while helping to meet the complex and evolving needs of the community.
Skills and Qualifications
* Extensive experience of Childcare Law and practice, including advocacy experience.
* Ideally you will have experience of working in local government or in private practice and will be a qualified lawyer.
* They are looking for a highly organised person that possess excellent IT and communication skills, with an ability to work flexibly as part of the team and also individually
* You will have excellent communication, organisational, and negotiation skills and be able to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
* You should also demonstrate a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and supporting families in achieving stability and independence.
Benefits
* A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service
* Membership of their defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
* 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
* Investment in your personal development
* Free Car Parking at HBC sites
* Flexible working arrangements
* Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Council, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
They reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should they receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.