Senior Solicitor: Children's Safeguarding

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts

Free parking

Hybrid working

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin Council's Lexcel-accredited Legal Team invites applications from qualified solicitors with UK practising rights for a fixed-term contract in Telford. The role provides legal advice, assistance and support to council officers, elected members and external clients.

The team offers hybrid working, with two days in the office, and a commitment to safeguarding services. The council has a strong community focus and a reputation for innovation.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor with UK practising certificate.
• Experience in safeguarding or local government is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, assistance and support to Council officers and elected members.
• Advise external clients on safeguarding matters and related governance issues.

Skills

Qualified solicitor

UK practising rights

Job description

Telford & Wrekin Council,

APPLICANTS MUST BE QUALIFIED SOLICITORS WITH PRACTICING RIGHTS IN THE UK

This is a 2 year fixed term contract.

The Lexcel-accredited Legal Team provides legal advice, assistance and support to Council officers, elected members and external clients at all levels. With a supportive and positive working culture, Telford & Wrekin Council can offer you this exciting opportunity for a one year fixed term contract, to protect some of our most vulnerable residents.

Telford & Wrekin has a history of ambition and innovation. Home to the historic World Heritage site of Ironbridge, the birth place of the industrial revolution and, today, one of the fastest growing boroughs outside of London with an unmatched reputation for attracting inward investment and growth. Two thirds of the borough are rural and offer unrivalled access to green space whilst Telford town centre is a regional destination offering burgeoning nightlife and a retail offer second to none.

Telford & Wrekin Council is equally ambitious, being one of the first authorities to move to become a “commercial Council” to secure income to protect investment in our frontline services. This investment has seen both our children and adult safeguarding services ranked as “outstanding” by OFSTED and the CQC respectively. We are an authority that works hard with, and for, our local community to get things done and make Telford a great place to live. We’re the MJ Authority of the Year for 2022 and were the APSE Council of the Year in 2021. For full details please refer to the Job Descriptions.

The Safeguarding team has a hybrid working pattern, with an expectation of two days based in the office in Telford. Currently these days are Wednesdays and Thursdays. Applicants are required to be qualified as solicitors with a valid practicing certificate.

We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package — starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

Attached documents

1139 Senior Solicitor Safeguarding.docx