Part-Time Safeguarding Lawyer – Protecting Children

Thurrock Council; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

LGPS

Hybrid working

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Job summary

Thurrock Council is seeking a part-time Safeguarding Lawyer for the Children’s Safeguarding team. You will manage a caseload of children's safeguarding matters and provide high-quality legal advice to a Ofsted Outstanding client department.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working, with pro rata salary £55,227 - £63,675 per year, depending on hours worked, and the opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or Cilex with Litigation Rights.
• Local Government experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children’s safeguarding matters.
• Provide high quality legal advice and representation.
• Collaborate with social workers and partner agencies.

Skills

PQE 2 years

Education

Solicitor

Barrister

CILEx

Job description

Thurrock Council is seeking a part-time Safeguarding Lawyer for the Children’s Safeguarding team. You will manage a caseload of children's safeguarding matters and provide high-quality legal advice to a Ofsted Outstanding client department.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working, with pro rata salary £55,227 - £63,675 per year, depending on hours worked, and the opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes for children and families.