Solicitor (Childcare) - Safeguarding and Education
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Sandwell Council House, Freeth St, Oldbury B69 3DE
- Salary
- Band H SCP 38-43 (£47,754 - £52,805 per annum)
- Closing date
- 26 Mar 2025
- Reference
- SAND000008816
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Legal
- Contract Type
- Full time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
We are looking for a Solicitor/Barrister to join our busy and supportive team dealing with children safeguarding.
The postholder will support the child protection function focussing on legal advice and conduct of childcare applications under the Children Act 1989. Caseworker support will also be available.
Requirements
- A qualified solicitor/barrister is required with experience of public law child protection applications who is able to work with minimal supervision.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours
To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk
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