Lawyer / Solicitor x 3 - Children & Young People, Education, & Adult Social Care & Integrated Health Team

St Helens Borough Council is inviting applications for the following positions:

1 x full time, Childcare Solicitor.

1 x part time, Childcare Solicitor – 4 days per week (29.60 hours)

1 x full time, Adult Social Care & Education Solicitor.

We are a busy, friendly and well supported legal team situated in the Merseyside area with good transport links to surrounding areas. We have embraced new ways of working and the role will predominantly feature hybrid working, offering a high level of flexibility, allowing staff to take control of their work/life balance.

Children’s roles

The children’s role will cover a wide and varied case load of children’s safeguarding matters, including pre-proceedings, care proceedings, discharge and revocation proceedings, DOLS and general advice.

You will be responsible for managing a caseload of childcare cases and advising on all aspects of law relevant to Child Protection and Safeguarding, including advocacy in the Family Court. Advocacy experience is therefore desirable.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across Legal Services and with officers in Children’s Services, Adult Social Care, Education and Health, providing proactive legal advice. We welcome applications from candidates wishing to develop their knowledge in all areas of social care.

Adults role

We are looking for candidates with experience of adult social care, which will be the main focus of the role. However, experience or a willingness to develop expertise in education law including SEN would be an advantage.

Your caseload will include a wide variety of matters in relation to vulnerable adults, including the associated advocacy, such as Court of Protection matters and advice relating to the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983.

We welcome applications from Solicitors, Barristers and Legal Executives (with Practice Rights). We are looking for candidates with relevant experience in local government. However, the roles will also be suitable for a newly qualified solicitor or barristers.

You will be joining an experienced team, supported by experienced Principal and Senior Solicitors as well as a high level of assistance from experienced support staff. This will enable you to focus on the key aspects of your role and allows both professional development and a positive work life balance.

We offer a generous benefits package with career average local government pension, at least 27 days holiday increasing to 31 after 5 years continuous service, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days, Health and Well-being Employee Assistance programme, Car lease scheme.

For further information or an informal chat about these roles, please contact Sharon Hymes – Principal Solicitor on 07734 227372, or email sharonhymes@sthelens.gov.uk.

Interview Dates: w/c 15 June

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St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training & progression & staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.

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