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Ref: RS/0923/002 Vacancy ID: 5623331

Community Services Lawyer

Closed for applications on: 9-Oct-2023 00:02

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 9-Oct-2023 00:02

Location

Site: Islington Council, 7 Newington Barrow Way, London, N7 7EP
Address: 7 Newington Barrow Way
Town: Finsbury Park
Postcode: N7 7EP
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £39,462 - £48,576 per annum
Grade: (P03-P05 £39,462 - £48,576 p.a)

Specialty

Main area: Child Care Law

Our mission

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The primary function of the post will be to work collaboratively with colleagues within the team to deliver services dealing with child care matters.

We are looking for a lawyer (solicitors, barristers or FILEX) with a minimum of two years post qualification experience in the legal profession or exceptional experience of shorter duration.

You will have knowledge of child care and other associated areas of law such as adoption, placement orders, DOL’s, Judicial Reviews and have experience of child care litigation. You will have to be highly motivated and a team player.

It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. 

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are also committed to flexible working and will consider requests where possible.

Islington Council also operates random drug or alcohol testing for safety critical roles or for where there may be just cause.

To apply for this position please use the online application process. Please note that the council only accepts online applications, no CVs or alternative forms of applications are accepted. If you are unable to use the online process please contact the Recruitment team on 020 7527 2155 or e-mail [email protected]

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

Admitted solicitor or qualified barrister with childcare experience in public law proceedings.
Experience of advocacy and of dealing with complex social services matters including childcare, adoption, judicial review, community care and mental health.
A thorough knowledge of the law and practice relating to social services including childcare, adoption, judicial review, community care and mental health.

Skills

Essential criteria

Thorough knowledge of Judicial Review Process and the procedure of the High Court, County Court and Magistrates Court in relation to Social Services Law.
Ability to communicate well in writing and verbally with good presentation skills.
Ability to obtain evidence, evaluate evidence, prepare cases and appear as an advocate on behalf of the Council in Courts Tribunals and Inquiries, particularly in the Family Proceedings court and Magistrates court.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to comply with good practice management standards as laid down by the Law Society or other relevant body.
Ability to use Information Technology for the purpose of casework and the provision of performance and management information.
Ability to adhere to the Council’s Dignity for All Policy