DESCRIPTION

Legal Officer (Childcare)
Permanent 37 hours per week.
G08 £33,366 - £36,124
Are you looking for a new challenge within a supportive Local Government environment? We’re looking for a Legal Officer to join our childcare legal team. Dealing primarily with childcare work and advising on children’s services, this role requires an individual able to support the lawyers with childcare cases. You must be able to provide robust guidance to ensure that the Council meets all relevant legal requirements. You will have excellent drafting, communication and analytical skills and the ability to work independently.
A pro-active and flexible approach to work is vital. In return we can offer you an opportunity to work in a fast paced, friendly, working environment and you will be part of a service which encourages development. You will be able to work in an agile way and be supported to develop your practice.
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

At Wrexham Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional development. When you join our workforce, you can look forward to:

• Up to 32 days annual leave per annum.
• flexible and hybrid working options and could also gain ‘flexi-days’, building up time to take off by working when there are peaks in the service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Reward and Benefit Scheme.
• Training and Development Opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program and Well-being initiatives.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Reduced rate Leisure membership.
• Detailed induction programme

For any questions, please get in touch with Emily Carlisle Emily.carlisle@wrexham.gov.uk

Please refer the Job description for details