Middlesbrough Council
Child Welfare Lawyer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Lawyer (Children’s Welfare)
We have an exciting role on offer within our Legal Services as a Lawyer (Children’s Welfare).
The Council’s Legal Services team is committed to providing a quality service to the Council, for the benefit of the people of Middlesbrough, and we are now looking to expand our welfare team by appointing an experienced Children's welfare lawyer.
This Children's Solicitor role is focused on Duty Solicitor responsibilities, providing expert advice and support on ad hoc and urgent childcare matters. The successful candidate will undertake advocacy in court for urgent hearings and applications, responding quickly to emerging issues across the service. The post does not carry a caseload, making it an ideal opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys varied, fast-paced work and the challenge of handling urgent matters as they arise.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
This role comes with the demands and challenges you would expect working on children’s wellbeing matters but it is exceptionally rewarding working together to achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable children.
You do not need experience of working in local government, but the successful applicant will have experience of children welfare matters, will be an effective team player, and have excellent advocacy, interpersonal and communication skills.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
In return, as well as being an excellent place to work we can offer you a supportive environment and benefits such as home/office blended working, flexi working, generous annual leave, a great pension, and much more!
If you like the sound of the role and would like to know more about this fantastic opportunity please contact Rhian Seymour on 01642 729781 or email at rhian_seymour@middlesbrough.gov.uk.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills