In House Advocate/Senior Lawyer Children’s Safeguarding

Playing a key role within the structure of Cheshire West and Chester’s Legal Safeguarding Team and part of the wider Governance Directorate, the role of In-house Court Advocate/ Senior Lawyer offers the opportunity to work as part of a high energy, dynamic and friendly team within Legal Services.
As an In- house Court Advocate you will need to be flexible and pragmatic in your approach and have a strong desire to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young adults. The nature of the work is challenging but rewarding. The team is nurturing, and the camaraderie and support is second to none. The outcomes for children and young people make the job worthwhile.
The ability to work collaboratively as part of a strong team is essential to our success. However, you will also need the ability, where necessary, to work using your own initiative. In return, the successful candidate will be provided with supportive management with regular 1-1’s and opportunities to discuss cases and share ideas within the wider team.
Extensive advocacy experience is an essential feature of this role to include contested hearings and experience of examination in chief and cross examination of witnesses. An enthusiasm to develop and enhance your advocacy skills further is important as is the desire to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Cheshire West and Chester is a great place to work. We are a supportive and nurturing council, committed to developing and progressing our workforce.
The role is offered on a full time, permanent basis.
For further information please contact Mina Moghaddam @ mina.moghaddam@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

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