Lawyer (Welfare - Childrens)

Middlesbrough Council; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is seeking an experienced welfare lawyer to join their Legal Services team. This role offers a supportive environment with benefits such as blended working, generous leave, and a strong pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have experience in child care matters and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Home/office blended working

Flexi working

Generous annual leave

Strong pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in child care matters.
• Effective team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality legal services related to welfare and child care.
• Effective advocacy for clients.

Skills

Advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

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Lawyer (Welfare - Childrens), Middlesbrough

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Client:

Middlesbrough Council

Location:

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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39

Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Directorate: Legal and Democratic Services

Hours: 37 hours per week

The Council’s Legal Services team is committed to providing a quality service to the Council, for the benefit of the people of Middlesbrough, and we are now looking to expand our welfare team by appointing an experienced welfare lawyer.

The successful applicant will have experience of child care matters, will be an effective team player, and have excellent advocacy, interpersonal and communication skills. In return, as well as being an excellent place to work we can offer you a supportive environment and benefits such as home/office blended working, flexi working, generous annual leave, a great pension, and much more!

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