Overview
37 hours per week. This role is office-based but offers some agile or remote working.
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Child Care Lawyer to join our dynamic Legal Services team at the Isle of Wight Council.
As a Child Care Lawyer you will play a crucial role in representing the Council in child care proceedings and other legal matters. You will provide expert advice and representation, ensuring the best outcomes for children and families, and manage a full caseload of 8 to 10 cases focused almost exclusively on care proceedings.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of relevant policies, regulations and legislation.
- Excellent interpersonal, persuasion and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to manage conflicting demands and work under pressure.
- Relevant professional qualifications (CFILEX, barrister, or solicitor).
Benefits
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days per annum 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).
We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees, and are an equal opportunities employer. The Isle of Wight Council encourages applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.
We are a Disability Confident employer. If you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and identify as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for interview within the council.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Mat Drake via email mat.drake@iow.gov.uk.
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