Lawyer - Social Care

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Isle of Wight Council is seeking a Child Care Lawyer to join their Legal Services team. In this role, you will represent the Council in child care proceedings, manage caseloads, and provide expert legal advice, all within a supportive environment that values work-life balance.

Benefits

32 days annual leave plus public holidays

Discounted ferry travel

Bus network discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Gym memberships

Potential relocation allowance up to £8,000

Travel allowances

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant policies, regulations, and legislation.
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Council in child care proceedings and other legal matters.
• Provide expert advice and representation on legal matters.
• Manage a caseload of 8 to 10 care proceedings cases.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Persuasion

Negotiation skills

Education

CFILEX, barrister, or solicitor qualification

Job description

Salary Grade 12, £45,647.00 to £47,966.00 per annum + Market supplement £3000 FTE

Location: County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight, with agile working options

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Child Care Lawyer to join our dynamic Legal Services team at the Isle of Wight Council.

As a Child Care Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in representing the Council in child care proceedings and other legal matters. You will provide expert advice and representation, ensuring the best outcomes for children and families. The role involves managing a caseload of 8 to 10 care proceedings cases, with no involvement in SEN, Care Home, or DOLS work.

What we offer

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for skill development and meaningful community impact
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Staff benefits including 32 days annual leave plus public holidays, discounted ferry travel, bus network discounts, cycle to work scheme, gym memberships, and other schemes
• Potential relocation allowance up to £8,000 and travel allowances (subject to criteria)

Candidate requirements

• Knowledge of relevant policies, regulations, and legislation
• Excellent interpersonal, persuasion, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and work under pressure
• Relevant professional qualifications (CFILEX, barrister, or solicitor)

Additional information

The Isle of Wight Council does not currently sponsor overseas workers. Employment terms and conditions are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail].

We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interview opportunities to declared disabled applicants who meet the role's essential requirements.

Note: The council reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the stated deadline. To ensure consideration, please submit your application promptly. For assistance, contact us at 01983 823134 or [e-mail]. Only online applications received by the deadline will be considered.

If you do not hear within three weeks of the closing date, your application was not successful. Please check our job page for other opportunities.