Safeguarding Lawyer

i-Jobs; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Safeguarding Lawyer in Essex who will manage legal cases related to social care and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in handling such cases and a strong understanding of equal opportunities and Health and Safety laws. This role includes collaboration with colleagues to meet service objectives and advising on various legal matters.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling legal cases related to social care.
• Knowledge of equal opportunities and anti-discrimination policies.
• Understanding of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to meet service objectives.
• Prepare and manage legal cases related to social care.
• Advise on various legal matters, both contentious and non-contentious.

Skills

Legal case management

Knowledge of equal opportunities policies

Health and Safety regulations understanding

Collaboration and teamwork

Professional conduct

Job description

Safeguarding Lawyer

Location: New Road, Grays, RM176SL

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 1+ Months

Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £ 42.74 Per Hour

Job Ref: OR17813

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to meet service objectives.
• Participate in performance reviews and identify development needs.
• Promote equal opportunities and prevent discrimination.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Understand and support the council's crime prevention commitments.
• Prepare and manage legal cases related to social care.
• Handle cases referred by senior legal staff, including court appearances and instructing counsel.
• Advise on various legal matters, both contentious and non-contentious.
• Assist in supervising and instructing other legal staff.
• Keep senior staff informed on case progress and assist with monitoring work.
• Act professionally and uphold standards for legal professionals.
• Ensure compliance with the council's Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Perform other related activities as agreed by senior management.

Person Specifications

Must Have

• Experience in handling legal cases related to social care.
• Knowledge of equal opportunities and anti-discrimination policies.
• Understanding of Health and Safety regulations.
• Ability to collaborate and meet service objectives.
• Professional conduct and adherence to legal standards.

Nice to Have

• Experience in supervising legal staff.
• Familiarity with crime prevention strategies.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious legal matters.

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