Inhouse Safeguarding Advocate

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leave 24–32 days plus 8 bank holidays

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts & salary sacrifice

Free parking

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking qualified solicitors with UK practicing rights for two 2-year fixed-term positions. The Lexcel-accredited Legal Team provides advice and support to officers, members, and external clients, with a hybrid pattern requiring two in-office days.

The council highlights ambitious services and a supportive culture, offering flexible working and benefits. Applicants will join a team recognised for safeguarding excellence and a commitment to the community.

Qualifications

• APPLICANTS MUST BE QUALIFIED SOLICITORS WITH PRACTICING RIGHTS IN THE UK

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to Council officers, elected members and external clients.
• Support safeguarding services and other legal matters in a hybrid working environment.

Skills

Solicitor with UK practising rights

Job description

Telford & Wrekin Council,

APPLICANTS MUST BE QUALIFIED SOLICITORS WITH PRACTICING RIGHTS IN THE UK

There are 2 positions available. Both contracts are 2 year fixed term.

The Lexcel-accredited Legal Team provides legal advice, assistance and support to Council officers, elected members and external clients at all levels. With a supportive and positive working culture, Telford & Wrekin Council can offer you this exciting opportunity for a one year fixed term contract, to protect some of our most vulnerable residents.

Telford & Wrekin has a history of ambition and innovation. Home to the historic World Heritage site of Ironbridge, the birth place of the industrial revolution and, today, one of the fastest growing boroughs outside of London with an unmatched reputation for attracting inward investment and growth. Two thirds of the borough are rural and offer unrivalled access to green space whilst Telford town centre is a regional destination offering burgeoning nightlife and a retail offer second to none.

Telford & Wrekin Council is equally ambitious, being one of the first authorities to move to become a “commercial Council” to secure income to protect investment in our frontline services. This investment has seen both our children and adult safeguarding services ranked as “outstanding” by OFSTED and the CQC respectively. We are an authority that works hard with, and for, our local community to get things done and make Telford a great place to live. We’re the MJ Authority of the Year for 2022 and were the APSE Council of the Year in 2021. For full details please refer to the Job Descriptions.

The Safeguarding team has a hybrid working pattern, with an expectation of two days based in the office in Telford. Currently these days are Wednesdays and Thursdays. Applicants are required to be qualified as solicitors with a valid practicing certificate.

A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV.

We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package — starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

Attached documents

Inhouse Advocate.docx