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Legal Specialist in Child Welfare

2 months ago


Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Stockport Council Full time

Legal Specialist in Child Welfare
MB4 (£42,403 - £48,474)
37 Hours, Full Time
Permanent
Hybrid Working

Your Role

Join our dynamic and forward-thinking team at Stockport Council as a Legal Specialist focusing on Child Welfare. In this role, you will provide expert legal support within our esteemed Social Care Team, contributing to the welfare of children and families in our community. You will engage with complex and sensitive cases, ensuring that our clients receive the highest quality of legal assistance.

As part of our commitment to innovative practices, you will have the opportunity to be involved in pioneering initiatives such as the Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC), which has shown remarkable success in addressing care proceedings.

About You

We seek a motivated and skilled legal professional with a strong background in Child Welfare law. You should be adept at managing a diverse caseload and possess excellent advocacy skills. Your ability to collaborate effectively within a team while maintaining a high standard of work under pressure is essential.

In this role, you will:

  • Provide comprehensive legal advice to support the People Directorate in fulfilling its responsibilities towards safeguarding vulnerable children.
  • Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and legal strategy.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.

We value a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritizes your professional growth and well-being.

About Us

At Stockport Council, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for all residents and fostering a thriving community. We are proud to uphold the principles of the Good Employment Charter, which emphasizes the importance of employee well-being and inclusive workplace practices.

We are committed to promoting a diverse workforce and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our organization offers flexible working arrangements and is focused on supporting the personal and professional development of our employees.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team who shares our values and commitment to excellence in public service.