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SalaryMake a genius decision, choose an apprenticeship in Gwynedd Council!
Have you considered a career in paralegalism?
To be successful in this apprenticeship, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is ready to learn. We are also looking for an individual who can communicate with confidence, work as part of a team and demonstrate their potential to succeed as an apprentice.
Following an apprenticeship is merely the start of the journey as it can lead to a number of exciting career paths. Therefore, don’t miss this opportunity – apply today!
Remember to follow the guidelines in the INFORMATION PACK when completing the application form.
If you have any questions, email prentisiaethau@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
For more information, please click on this link
Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.
We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually. (Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)
Application forms and further details available from, Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
Tel: 01286 679076
E-Mail: swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
CLOSING DATE: 12:00PM, THURSDAY 25th April 2024
If you are short listed, you will be contacted by phone.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
ESSENTIAL
Show the appropriate behaviour and attitude
- Be fair and able to treat others with respect
- Be helpful and positive
Show commitment to work or project
- Be responsible for carrying out the duties of an apprentice role to the highest level
- Fulfil all required duties
Working as part of a team
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Contribute towards team meetings and communicate regularly and effectively with other team members
Communicating with confidence
- Be able to communicate with confidence in Welsh and English
- Be able to show the appropriate skills to communicate effectively with any audience
Commitment to learning
- Commit to your development to fulfil your job and apprenticeship
- Continuously identify and implement personal development needs
Understand what is required to work for the council
- Understand the challenges that is facing the Council
- Pursue opportunities to be creative
- Ensure that the people of Gwynedd is central to everything that you do
DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT TRAINING
ESSENTIAL
Qualified to at least level 2 meeting the following requirements:
Either
- 4 GCSEs grade D or above (grade C or above in mathematics)
- Level 2 vocational qualification (e.g. BTEC First Level 2 Diploma)
For your information, any combination of qualifications with an equivalent grade will be acceptable
DESIRABLE
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
LISTENING AND SPEAKING - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Able to maintain a fluent conversation on a number of various everyday subjects,and discuss cases involving the field of work.
Able to follow a discussion in Welsh, in Clear Welsh, on familiar matters relating to the post. Able to contribute to the conversation and answer questions.
READING AND COMPREHENSION - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Understand everyday correspondence on familiar issues at work.
Understand longer reports in Clear Welsh and be able to pick up the main points. (help may be required with the vocabulary).
WRITING - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Able to write letters for a specific purpose, e-mails and short reports in Welsh and English, using vocabulary and simple phrases that are familiar to the field of work. (They will need to be checked before being sent out).
Purpose of the Post
- Receive experiences and support in the workplace to complete an apprenticeship and gain qualifications in the finance field
- To contribute as a team member within the Finance unit to provide a financial service to the Council’s departments
- Ensuring that the people of Gwynedd are central to everything we do
Responsibility for functions . e.g. staff, budgets, equipment
Main Duties
Overview
The Service supports all the Council's services to provide for the people of Gwynedd. This includes a wide cross section of local Government's normal work areas. We play a central role in the development of the authority's strategies and main projects, providing specialist advice, drawing up legal documents, dealings and transactions and contracts and representing the Council in courts and tribunals. The service also supports the Monitoring Officer in his statutory role within the Council and therefore involves attending a range of the council's different Committees.
All Gwynedd Council apprentices are expected to demonstrate the following:
- The right behavior and attitude
- Do your best in the day to day work and the qualification
- Contribute towards the success of the Council
- Working effectively as part of a team
- Communicate effectively
- Be ready to learn new things
- Understand exactly what is needed to work for the Council
Here is an overview of the main duties of the job:
There will be an emphasis on court work within this role by supporting lawyers in the field of children, adults and prosecution in the first place
Complete routine legal research
Submitting information in response to requests
Assist with the initial review of legal documents
Produce first drafts of legal documents and proofread documents
Support lawyers and the bar of lawyers in court proceedings
Develop basic legal knowledge and skills
Develop practical skills such as using technology and commercial awareness
As a Cyngor Gwynedd member of staff, you have the following responsibilities:
Responsibility for self-development.
Ensure that the Health and Safety rules in the workplace and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy are followed
Follow the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
Responsible for managing information and to ensure that personal information is treated appropriately
Commit to the Carbon Management Plan and encourage people to reduce the Council’s Carbon Footprint
Responsibility to report any suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused
