****Internal applicants only****
This vacancy is open to internal staff only

About us

This role sits within the Adult Social Care/Education team, part of the Safeguarding team within Legal Services. Reporting to the Senior ASC/Education Lawyer, and ultimately the Legal Services Manager (Safeguarding).

The role

Operating in the field of adult social care and/or education law from time to time you may also be expected to advise councillors and officers in the area of children’s social care. The post involves advocacy in the Court of Protection, the Special Educational Needs Tribunal and other tribunals. 

What's needed?

All candidates will need excellent communication skills, team skills and the ability to interpret legislation in a common sense and practical manner, having due regard to the Council’s legal responsibilities.

Training and mentoring from experienced colleagues will be provided where needed. We offer a supportive environment within a progressive and friendly team in a modern, state of the art building in the heart of Warrington. We are committed to flexible working and offer a hybrid model of working with part of the week spent working from home where appropriate.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Flexible working

Key Dates & Further Information

If shortlisted, candidates will be expected to attend an interview at the council's offices at 1 Time Square, Warrington.

For an informal discussion please contact Caroline Owen on 01925 442085.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer