Senior Lawyer - Social Care

isleofwightjobs.com; Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a proactive Senior Lawyer specialized in child protection law to join their Legal Services Team in Newport. The role involves managing care proceedings and providing guidance on child care and adult social care law, with opportunities to enhance management skills. Join a dedicated team focused on making a difference in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a plus public holidays

Local Government pension scheme

Discounted Solent ferry travel

Staff parking permit scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Travel allowance for commuting from the mainland

Qualifications

• Proven initiative and judgment for problem-solving.
• Motivated and diplomatic in securing best outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload focused on care proceedings.
• Supervise junior staff and provide advice on childcare law.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Research skills

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister or CFILEX

Job description

37 hours per week

Are you a proactive and capable Child Protection lawyer looking for an exciting new opportunity?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Lawyer to join our Legal Services Team. You will manage a full caseload (8 to 10 cases) focused almost exclusively on care proceedings as there will be no SEN, Care Home or DOLS work.

Looking to gain management experience and develop your skills? You will supervise junior staff and trainees alongside providing advice to the wider council and its members on child care law and/or adult social care law.

Why join us?

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to discuss suitable flexible and agile working arrangements to best fit your needs.

You will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the community, working in a supportive environment with opportunities to work on diverse and challenging cases, and assist in projects, supporting professional growth.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant professional qualifications (qualified solicitor, barrister or CFILEX)
• Proven initiative and judgement to identify, research and resolve problems with excellent interpersonal, persuasion and negotiating skills
• Motivated worker who will connect and engage with the team
• Diplomatic worker who is invested in securing the best outcomes for those we serve

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Mat Drake [e-mail]

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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