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Solicitor - Children's

Employer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Oldbury, West Midlands
Salary
£40,760 - £45,591 per annum
Closing date
4 Dec 2019
Reference
SAND000004370

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Solicitor - Children's

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Oldbury

£40,760 - £45,591 per annum) pro rata (£21.13 - £23.63 per hour)

Ref: SAND000004370

A fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic, pioneering new Social Services team in Sandwell.

We are reaching the end of our transformation programme and are setting up an excellent in-house service for our clients.  Our in-house Solicitors will be preparing and advising on a variety of Children’s cases for our client, Sandwell Children’s Trust, and will be supported by a team of excellent caseworkers.

In the heart of the midlands and 10 minutes train ride from the centre of Birmingham, Sandwell is a rapidly expanding, vibrant and diverse place to live, work and play. How better to contribute to our vision than through a unique and rewarding career with Sandwell?  So, if you’re looking for an excellent benefits package and the chance to make a difference, this is the role for you.

This role would be suitable for an experienced practitioner who can demonstrate the ability to deal with a complex and demanding caseload, with excellent client care skills and an eagerness to provide a high-quality service to our clients.  You will be expected to conduct some advocacy on CMH’s and non-complex contested matters.

There is opportunity here for growth and development if you are looking to progress your legal career.

Use your skills to benefit the local community and experience a rewarding, interesting environment and attractive employment package such as:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates
  • A generous minimum holiday entitlement of 30 days per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 35 days after 5 years’ service
  • Option to buy more annual leave
  • A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity entitlements and flexible working
  • 1,000’s of discounts and savings at 100’s of retailers, online and on the high street, available through our employee benefits scheme
  • Excellent in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership and Management
  • Fair pay and a commitment to a minimum Living Wage

If you have any queries about the posts please contact Maria Price, Service Manager and Deputy Monitoring Officer at maria_price@sandwell.gov.uk

Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.

37 hours per week, part time hours will be considered.

This advert will close as soon as sufficient applications are received. 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.

For more information and to apply, please visit our site.

Closing date: 4 December 2019.

Company

Sandwell Council is the largest employer in the borough with approximately 10,600 employees. Together, they provide a comprehensive range of services.

As a progressive, forward-thinking organisation, we have undergone a restructuring programme designed to raise performance across several key areas. Our commitment to the provision of high-quality services means that we are constantly looking for talented and dedicated people to join us. 

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