Safeguarding Lawyer
Thurrock (Local Authority role)
Initial 3-6 month contract
Hourly rate: Umbrella, negotiable
35 hours per week
Main Responsibilities
To work with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives/targets.
To participate in one-to-one performance and development reviews/appraisals and contribute to the identification of your own and team development needs.
To actively promote the council's Equal Opportunity Policy and Diversity Strategy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.
To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc., the council's Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.
To fully understand and be aware of the council's commitment to the Section 17 duty of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder.
- At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities from time to time as may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above
- The ensure that the preparation and conduct is appropriate within the relevant legal team in terms of social care matters
- Where appropriate the preparation and conduct of such other cases as may be referred to the postholder by the Principal Lawyer and Team leader before the High Court, County Court Magistrates Court, Inquiries and Tribunals, including advocacy and instructing counsel in approved cases.
- Advising and generally dealing with such other legal matters as may be referred to the post holder from time to time, including contentious and non-contentious matters.
- Assisting with the instruction and supervision of other legal staff on such matters as may from time to time be determined.
If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.
