Job Description

We have an exciting role on offer within our Legal services as a Lawyer.


About Us


The Council's Legal Services team is committed to providing a quality service to the Council, for the benefit of the people of Middlesbrough, and we are now looking to expand our welfare team by appointing an experienced children's welfare lawyer.


You do not need experience of working in local government, but the successful applicant will have experience of children welfare matters, will be an effective team player, and have excellent advocacy, interpersonal and communication skills.


This role comes with the demands and challenges you would expect working on children's wellbeing matters but it is exceptionally rewarding working together to achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable children.


If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!


In return we can offer:

Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year. Excellent pension plus top-up options. Staff networks run by our staff for our staff. Flexible working (dependent on job role). Electric car lease scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme. Staff lottery. Travel and car parking schemes. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Rhian Seymour (Senior Children's Welfare Lawyer) on 01642 729781/Rhian_Seymour@middlesbrough.gov.uk.


We operative a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.



Telephone:

01642 727088

recruitment@middlesbrough.gov.uk