Solicitor - Safeguarding

Overview

To provide general and comprehensive advice, assistance and legal representation to the Council, particularly to Social Services (Children), with emphasis on matters pertaining to the Children Act 1989, Deprivation of Liberty in Domestic and Care settings, Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014, as well as proceedings under the Adoption and Children Act 2002. To ensure compliance with all requisite legal proceedings and the fulfilment of statutory functions.

• Provide advice, assistance and legal representation to the Council, particularly to Social Services (Children), on the specified Acts and related proceedings.
• Ensure compliance with all requisite legal proceedings and the fulfilment of statutory functions.
• Work alongside a collegiate and supportive team; possess excellent communication skills and be motivated to support the Local Authority in the above areas across a wide range of cases.
• Recognise that Local Authority experience is an advantage but not an essential requirement.
• Engage in training and development in areas where the successful candidate may have less experience.
• Benefit from mentoring and support from experienced legal colleagues, and participate in the Council’s commitment to professional development and personal improvement.

• Disability Confident — A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria defined by the employer.
• The Council is committed to Equal Opportunities and Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in the Welsh Language, and applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

The Council has a flexible working policy and generous leave allowance of 26 days leave plus bank holidays, moving up to a maximum of 32 days leave plus bank holidays. In addition, there is a flexi leave/toil allowance and paid professional fees. An extensive employee benefits scheme is offered, including a competitive pension scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme and corporate Denbighshire Leisure Membership.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Sally
- Anne Henderson on  The Council aims to reward hard work and commitment with benefits designed to support work–life balance, career development and well-being.

• Flexible and Agile Working — Take control of your work/life balance
• Generous annual leave entitlement — starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
• Local Government Pension Scheme — a secure pension for life
• Your Wellbeing — Supportive, caring work environment, mental health champions, and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Your development — The chance to progress in your career, including training and promotion opportunities
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct — high street shopping, holidays, days out etc
• Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme
• Family friendly policies