Female AdvocateJob Type: Part Time, PermanentLocation: NorwichWorking Hours: 08.30-16.30 4 days a week.Salary: £22,932.74 - £25,102.05Benefits:
4 day working week, working pattern is negotiable (e.g could do 4 days over 5)28 days Annual Leave pro rata + Bank Holidays (based on full time hours)Company Pension45p per mile Travel Expenses Paid
Equal Lives is a user led disabled persons organisation based in Sackville Place, Norwich that is dedicated to making disabled people’s voices heard, supporting people to empower themselves to live independent and fulfilled lives. Offering a welcoming working environment and team, a rewarding and varied position within a respected charity.The Role – Female Advocate:To provide comprehensive advocacy to people facing disabling barriers, with a non-judgemental approach to ensure that individuals can make informed decisions about their lives.Work to empower people to make their own, informed decisions and support them to have their voice heard.To offer issue-based advocacy to disabled people in the community on areas such as social care, mental health, housing and child protection.Responsibilities – Female Advocate:
Providing information, advice and advocacy on a range of issues affecting people who face disabling barriers, currently including:
Mental health careSupport to access treatment and support servicesPersonal budgets and direct paymentsDiscrimination and employment issuesChild protection proceedingsBeing an independent voice for clients.Working alongside clients to challenge institutions, organisations and bad practice where needed.Visiting clients either at home or in the community and working within Equal Lives’ lone working policies and procedures.Communicating with clients in the method that feels most comfortable and accessible for them. This could be via phone calls, emails, letters, video calls, face to face meetings or a combination of all of these.Building relationships in order to understand and effectively advocate for people who may not use words to communicate or may find it difficult to express themselves.Effectively managing a case list and maintaining comprehensive and up to date case management records using appropriate software and ensuring follow up requirements are carried out in a timely fashion.Contributing to the provision of induction and training of other staff including volunteers within the service.Developing strong working relationships with relevant organisations and institutions to ensure that the needs of clients are met.Working as part of the advocacy team and developing a supportive team culture.Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, policies and practice relevant to the role.Support other teams within Equal Lives by offering advice and information on specialist areas of knowledge, where needed.
Person Specification – Female Advocate:
A detailed understanding of the barriers faced by disabled people, the Equality Act 2010 and Social Model of DisabilityCommitment to equality of opportunity and empowerment of disabled peopleProven ability to advocate and undertake representation including an understanding of the principles of self and peer advocacySubstantial experience working in an advice/advocacy role including client representationSpecialised knowledge and experience in at least two of the following areas:
Mental health careSocial carePersonal budgets and direct paymentsDisability discrimination and employment issuesChild protection proceedings
Ability to organise and manage conflicting priorities within own workload and the teamAn advocacy qualification at level 3 or equivalent experienceExcellent inter-personal and relationship building skillsExcellent communication skills and proven experience of adapting your communications to suit a variety of different peopleAwareness of the impacts of working with trauma and experience of managing this, as well as an understanding of the importance of self-careExperience of working with people with dementia, learning disabilities and/or high mental health needsExperience of working with IT, including Office, Word and ExcelIdentifies as Female (service users can request advocates based on gender. Due to the make-up of the existing team, females are preferred for this position)Experience of supporting people through processesPersonal experience of disability....Read more...
Are you an experienced Costs Draftsperson seeking a new opportunity?
My client is a highly regarded, international law firm seeking a Costs Draftsperson to join their team in Manchester. This is an opportunity to join a top tier law firm that can offer you excellent career progression.
As a Costs Draftsman you will take on a range of responsibilities to include:
Assessing and negotiating settlement of multi-track costs including handling of related costs proceedings
Drafting own party and opposing third party cost budgets
Pursuing costs recoveries including bill drafting
Advocacy at court hearings
The successful candidate should have the following:
At least 5 years’ experience of working in Costs
Experience of working on multi-track costs matters
Experience of costs budgeting
Advocacy experience would be preferable but is not essential
To avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity, apply now to be a Costs Draftsperson by sending your CV to abbie.clifford@saccomann.com or simply apply directly to this advert.....Read more...
Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London borough Council who are seeking a Civil Litigation Lawyer to join them on a locum basis. Please find below further details with regards to this.
ROLE: Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer LOCATION: East London RATE: £40.00 to £50.00 CONTRACT: 3 months ongoing
The Role of the Civil Litigation Lawyer
To manage a caseload of Civil Litigation matters through to completion
Matters will include disrepair, homelessness, anti-social behaviour, unauthorised occupation, employment and miscellaneous litigation
Conducting own advocacy and be able to conduct your caseload with minimum supervision
The Person
A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 12 months’ PQE
Experienced in conducting own advocacy of Civil Litigation matters through to completion
Previous working experience at a local authority would be required
The Benefits
Flexible working arrangement
Weekly payroll
If this Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.....Read more...
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led. Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women’s Aid Community Services include; • Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) • Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service • Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country)• Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum• Black Country Counselling Service • Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person’s service (Black Country)• West Midlands Stalking Service• Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)
This position is located within the West Midlands Stalking Service.
The team: The BCWA West Midlands Stalking Service offers specialist stalking and harassment advisory and support services across the West Midlands area, covering Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and the Black Country. The service provides emotional and practical support, safety advice and advocacy through the criminal justice system within a multiagency framework to ensure that victims of stalking feel supported and empowered. Job Role Job Title: Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC)Position available: 1 full-time maternity position (12 months, 37.5 hours), based across the Black CountrySalary: £22,308Closing date: 17 May 2024All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?
We are looking for a qualified/unqualified ISAC (training may be provided for the right candidate) to join our dynamic team.
We are looking for someone with experience of frontline working and managing a caseload, including risk assessments, needs assessments and support planning. The successful candidate will have an understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults and the dynamics of domestic abuse and stalking and how this can affect victims.
The Role: The Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) is required to provide a high-quality service, managing a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse victims experiencing stalking from an ex-intimate partner.
They will support victims of stalking using evidence-based methods in order to identify risk, stalking typology and support needs. ISACs provide practical guidance and safety advice to those experiencing elements of harassment and stalking, referring to relevant agencies when required and participating in the Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) process.
ISACs may also assist with awareness-raising campaigns, training and events. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted.
Important information for all positions
Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.
We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
• a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level.....Read more...
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led. Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women’s Aid Community Services include; • Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) • Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service • Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country)• Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum• Black Country Counselling Service • Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person’s service (Black Country)• West Midlands Stalking Service• Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)
This position is located within the West Midlands Stalking Service.
The team: The BCWA West Midlands Stalking Service offers specialist stalking and harassment advisory and support services across the West Midlands area, covering Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and the Black Country. The service provides emotional and practical support, safety advice and advocacy through the criminal justice system within a multiagency framework to ensure that victims of stalking feel supported and empowered. Job Role Job Title: Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC)Position available: 1 full-time maternity position (12 months, 37.5 hours), based across the Black CountrySalary: £22,308Closing date: 17 May 2024All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?
We are looking for a qualified/unqualified ISAC (training may be provided for the right candidate) to join our dynamic team.
We are looking for someone with experience of frontline working and managing a caseload, including risk assessments, needs assessments and support planning. The successful candidate will have an understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults and the dynamics of domestic abuse and stalking and how this can affect victims.
The Role: The Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) is required to provide a high-quality service, managing a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse victims experiencing stalking from an ex-intimate partner.
They will support victims of stalking using evidence-based methods in order to identify risk, stalking typology and support needs. ISACs provide practical guidance and safety advice to those experiencing elements of harassment and stalking, referring to relevant agencies when required and participating in the Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) process.
ISACs may also assist with awareness-raising campaigns, training and events. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted.
Important information for all positions
Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.
We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
• a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level.....Read more...
Brand Manager – Premium Wine & Spirit Supplier – London – Up to £60k DOE My client is one of the leading Premium Wine & Spirit suppliers in the UK. This company has a fantastic portfolio and a large distribution radius across the country. My client has a strong set of values and beliefs around culture and boasts multiple rewards.They are currently seeking a Brand Manager who will head up the Brand Advocacy and Representation of the key spirits brands within the portfolio. The Brand Manager will be responsible for promoting and selling the product range, along with managing relationships and building on the brand awareness of the products.The ideal Brand Manager will come from a background in Spirits and Sales. Applicants from existing hospitality backgrounds with a passion for spirits will also be considered, along with those in current Brand Ambassadorial roles. Brand Manager responsibilities include:
Educating potential partners on the Premium Spirit range along with brand advocacy.Nurturing existing relationships and securing new business in the Prestige and Luxury space.Delivering brand education & training to supplier, retailer and consumerQualitative selection and development of customers.Identifying effective and beneficial sponsorship and promotional opportunities.Feedback of customer opportunities and competitor threats.
The Ideal Brand Manager:
The candidate will have a background in Hospitality and Spirits, along with a passion for the Drinks industry.Previous experience in Brand Advocacy and Sales is preferred with Premium Spirits.Spirit WSET preferred but is not essential.Fantastic attitude and self-starting ability, a thirst for progression.Experience working with the On and Off trade within London.Must be results focused with good communication and teamwork skills.
If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Mark@corecruitment.comCOREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us on +44 207 790 2666 for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram....Read more...
Brand Manager – Premium Wine & Spirit Supplier – London – Up to £70k DOE My client is one of the leading Premium Wine & Spirit suppliers in the UK. This company has a fantastic portfolio and a large distribution radius across the country. My client has a strong set of values and beliefs around culture and boasts multiple rewards.They are currently seeking a Brand Manager who will head up the Brand Advocacy and Representation of the key spirits brands within the portfolio. The Brand Manager will be responsible for promoting and selling the product range, along with managing relationships and building on the brand awareness of the products.The ideal Brand Manager will come from a background in Spirits and Sales. Applicants from existing hospitality backgrounds with a passion for spirits will also be considered, along with those in current Brand Ambassadorial roles. Brand Manager responsibilities include:
Educating potential partners on the Premium Spirit range along with brand advocacy.Nurturing existing relationships and securing new business in the Prestige and Luxury space.Delivering brand education & training to supplier, retailer and consumerQualitative selection and development of customers.Identifying effective and beneficial sponsorship and promotional opportunities.Feedback of customer opportunities and competitor threats.
The Ideal Brand Manager:
The candidate will have a background in Hospitality and Spirits, along with a passion for the Drinks industry.Previous experience in Brand Advocacy and Sales is preferred with Premium Spirits.Spirit WSET preferred but is not essential.Fantastic attitude and self-starting ability, a thirst for progression.Experience working with the On and Off trade within London.Must be results focused with good communication and teamwork skills.
If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Mark@corecruitment.comCOREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us on +44 207 790 2666 for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram....Read more...
Brand Manager – Premium Wine & Spirit Supplier – Birmingham – Up to £70k DOE My client is one of the leading Premium Wine & Spirit suppliers in the UK. This company has a fantastic portfolio and a large distribution radius across the country. My client has a strong set of values and beliefs around culture and boasts multiple rewards.They are currently seeking a Brand Manager who will head up the Brand Advocacy and Representation of the key spirits brands within the portfolio. The Brand Manager will be responsible for promoting and selling the product range, along with managing relationships and building on the brand awareness of the products.The ideal Brand Manager will come from a background in Spirits and Sales. Applicants from existing hospitality backgrounds with a passion for spirits will also be considered, along with those in current Brand Ambassadorial roles. Brand Manager responsibilities include:
Educating potential partners on the Premium Spirit range along with brand advocacy.Nurturing existing relationships and securing new business in the Prestige and Luxury space.Delivering brand education & training to supplier, retailer and consumerQualitative selection and development of customers.Identifying effective and beneficial sponsorship and promotional opportunities.Feedback of customer opportunities and competitor threats.
The Ideal Brand Manager:
The candidate will have a background in Hospitality and Spirits, along with a passion for the Drinks industry.Previous experience in Brand Advocacy and Sales is preferred with Premium Spirits.Spirit WSET preferred but is not essential.Fantastic attitude and self-starting ability, a thirst for progression.Experience working with the On and Off trade within London.Must be results focused with good communication and teamwork skills.
If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Mark@corecruitment.comCOREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us on +44 207 790 2666 for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram....Read more...
Legal 500 ranked law firm looking to recruit an Employment Litigation Solicitor in their Manchester office.
Sacco Mann are working with a well-respected law firm that are looking for an experienced Employment Litigation Solicitor to join their dynamic team. Within this role, the Solicitor with prepare for Employment Tribunal hearings and the overlook the supervision of more junior members of the team. Other day-to-day responsibilities for this role would include:
Monitoring and supporting Trainee Solicitors with their cases and performance
Undertaking quality checks and assessments on ET3 responses, preliminary hearings, court bundles and witness statements
Drafting and preparing ET3 responses, witness statements and other relevant legal documentation
Conducting your own advocacy
Corresponding with other Solicitors, representatives and clients
The is an exciting opportunity to work within a role where the successful candidate will assist in the building of the team around themselves. Ideally, they will display at least 3+ years PQE within Employment law, have previous Litigation and advocacy experience, is well-motivated, supportive and is driven to help shape the overall performance of the surrounding team.
If you are interested in this Manchester based Employment Litigation Solicitor role, please contact Cherie Smith at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to cherie.smith@saccomann.com
To hear about the other legal opportunities that we have available then please visit our website.
To hear about the other legal opportunities that we have available then please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anyone suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. You can see our full terms on our website.....Read more...
Are you a skilled litigator/solicitor passionate about advocating for tenants' rights and ensuring safe and habitable living conditions? Look no further! My client is a leading legal Personal Injury Solicitors and due to expansion they are seeking a dedicated Housing Disrepair Litigator/Solicitor to join their esteemed team.
Position Overview: As a Housing Disrepair Litigator/Solicitor, you will play a pivotal role in representing tenants in cases of housing disrepair, pursuing legal action against landlords and property management companies to secure fair compensation and necessary repairs. You will leverage your legal expertise and advocacy skills to navigate complex housing laws, negotiate settlements, and litigate cases in court when necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough assessments of housing disrepair claims, including property inspections and evidence gathering.
- Provide expert legal advice and guidance to clients regarding their rights and legal options.
- Draft legal documents, including claim forms, letters of claim, and court pleadings.
- Negotiate settlements with opposing parties to achieve favourable outcomes for clients.
- Represent clients in court proceedings, presenting compelling arguments and evidence to support their claims.
Qualifications:
- Qualified solicitor with 2 years of experience in housing disrepair litigation.
- In-depth knowledge of landlord-tenant law, housing regulations, and relevant legislation.
- Strong advocacy skills with a proven track record of successfully litigating cases.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Supportive work culture that values teamwork, integrity, and continuous learning.
If this role is of interest, please call Chris Orrell on 0161 914 7357 or forward your most recent CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk.
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In-House departments across the UK. Based in the Northwest, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience.
You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.....Read more...
My client are a leading law firm with offices in every major city of the UK. They are recruiting a military solicitor into their Manchester team to join a leading division in specialist catastrophic injury work on behalf of the armed forces,
Claims include a combination of complex EL.PL matters to include psychological claims, stress and harassment at work as well as accidents f the utmost severity. This role will suit a lawyer who likes a technical challenge and thrives on the intricacies of egal liability and litigation.
A connection to the military or a passion for catastrophic in jury would be advantageous but not essential. You must have significant personal injury/ELPL experience and ideally have done some form of advocacy.
To avoid missing out, apply now for this Military Solicitor role by contacting Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann, or simply apply directly to this advert.....Read more...
Criminal Litigation Lawyer – Westmorland and Furness Location – Can choose between/ Kendal / Carlisle / Barrow / and Penrith Offices (Working from home available too)On going contract – Full time - £42ph (Rate can be negotiated for the right candidate)
An experienced, qualified lawyer who has local government experience in advising the client with trading standards, highways, licensing prosecutions. Advocacy experience.Trains are an option for travelAbility to work with minimal supervisionAttendance at court 1 x fortnightly otherwise Teams
To find out more information please contact Deanna at Deannac@4recruimentservices.com Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity....Read more...
Sacco Mann have been instructed on an excellent opportunity for a qualified Chartered Legal Executive to join the employment team of a leading South Yorkshire law firm. The role would suit a Chartered Legal Executive who is currently specialising in Employment Law and who is passionate about this area of law.
You will be representing both employers and individuals and working on your own caseload of a broad range of matters including contracts of employment, business transfers and TUPE, unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, settlements.
Alongside this, you will attend hearings and undertake advocacy when required and you will be keen to develop new business and secure future clients for the firm.
To be considered, you will be qualified as a chartered legal executive and have Employment Law experience.
To apply for this Sheffield based Employment Chartered Legal Executive role, please do so via the link or contact Vicky Cavendish in the Chartered Legal Executive and Paralegal division on 0113 236 6713 ....Read more...
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of care experienced young people? We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join a local authority as a Personal Advisor, and the right candidate to join us in empowering and supporting care experienced young people as they transition into adulthood and independence.
As a Personal Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in assisting care experienced young people on their journey to independence. You will provide holistic support, supporting them as a trusted mentor, advocate, and guide throughout their transition period into adult life.
Salary: £28,770 - £31,364 per annum
Region: Warwick
Hours: Full time on a permanent contract
Your responsibilities will include:
Building meaningful relationships: Establishing a strong rapport with care experienced young people, earning their trust and respect while demonstrating empathy and understanding.
Creating individual pathway plans tailored to each young person's needs, goals, and aspirations. Assisting them in developing life skills, accessing education, training, and employment opportunities, and promoting their overall well-being. You will also be responsible for ensuring that our young people are aware of and access all their entitlements through the local offer for care leavers.
Advocacy and representation: Championing the rights and needs of care experienced young people, advocating for their voices to be heard and influencing positive change.
Partnership working: Collaborating with a variety of partner agencies and organisations to ensure coordinated and seamless support for our young people.
Empowerment and resilience-building: There is the potential for facilitating workshops, training sessions, and group activities that enhance life skills, emotional well-being, and self-confidence among care experienced young people
Key Requirements:
A background in youth work, advocacy, or a first hand understanding of care experienced young people, which will enable you to relate to their experiences and challenges they face
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to build strong relationships and engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
Strong organisational and time management abilities to ensure the efficient delivery of support services.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, when/if required on occasions.
The role entails travelling both within Warwickshire and out of county, therefore regular access to a vehicle will be required.
If you are interested or know of anyone who may be, please contact Kat at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or email me at kat.shah@servicecare.org.uk.
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.....Read more...
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Criminal Solicitor to join a well known firm in West Yorkshire.
This Legal 500 and Chambers ranked firm has a strong reputation for criminal defence work and offers a supportive working environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to handle a wide range of criminal cases in all areas such as fraud, money laundering and violent offences. The successful candidate must be a Legal Aid Supervisor as per the Standard Crime Contract specification – this is an essential requirement of the role. There is the opportunity to undertake crown court advocacy if the successful candidate has the necessary qualifications and ability to do so.
Candidates who are 3+ years PQE are considered to have the right level of knowledge and experience for the role, however this has been given as an approximate guide for applicants and our client is happy to consider applications of candidates who fall outside of the PQE bracket but who can demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for the role.
To hear more about this Criminal Solicitor role in Leeds, please contact Rachel Birkinshaw at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 9795.....Read more...
Sacco Mann are currently working with a top tier, national law firm who are seeking a Criminal Senior Paralegal to join their team in Manchester.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK law firm where you will be offered top quality work and excellent career progression.
As a Criminal Senior Paralegal, you will join a leading Business Crime team who have been involved with some of the biggest, high-profile investigations and are ranked as a Top Tier Fraud firm by the Legal 500.
The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years’ experience within a similar role and must hold Police Station Representative Accreditation. Your responsibilities will include:
Giving advice at Police stations.
Preparing cases at all levels of court in connection with criminal law issues.
Undertaking advocacy at court in connection with criminal cases.
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers a range of employee benefits to include private medical cover, season ticket loans, death in service, charitable days and office closer at Christmas/New Year.
If you are interested in applying for this Criminal Senior Paralegal role, apply now by submitting your CV directly to this advert or contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for more information.....Read more...
Personal Advisor - Brent£39,264.00 per annumFull TimeDuties/Responsibilities:Job Purpose:
To act as Personal Advisor for up to 25 young people leaving care (both indigenous and who are or were Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)) to provide support, advice and assistance to enable them to reach their potential and to make a smooth transition into adulthood. This includes supporting young people age 18-25 with education, training and work opportunities, physical and mental health and accommodationTo provide individual personal support and advocacy to young people based on their individual needs and goals as outlined in their pathway plan.To support a complex young people workload, which includes young people referred through YOS, Probation as well as Looked After Children Teams.Qualification in Certificate in Youth Work Practice, childcare e.g. NNEB, NVQ Level 3, Access to Social Care NVQ Level with evidence of competencies of English and Maths. Or educated to A Level standard with English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
To find out more information please contact Liam at liamm@4recruitmentservices.comRecruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.....Read more...
Well-established, regional practice would like to welcome an experienced Family Solicitor to their Hereford team.
Within this Family Solicitor role, your main responsibilities will include:
Managing your own caseload of private and public family matters
Conducting your own advocacy
Updating and managing files
Drafting and preparing any legal documentation required
Attending Court
Supporting more junior members of the team
Networking and taking part in Business Development Initiatives
The successful candidate will ideally have 2-5 years’ experience in Family Law, is able to hit the ground running, can work well under pressure and is wanting to establish themselves for the long-term at a respected legal practice.
If you are interested in this Family Solicitor role based in Hereford, please submit your CV or contact Mollie Burgess @ Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email mollie.burgess@sacomann.com
To hear about any other opportunities that we have available then please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms, please visit our website.
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Award-winning, full-service law firm looking to recruit a Family Solicitor into their Merseyside offices.
Sacco Mann has been instructed on a Family Solicitor role in a regional, respected law firm that offers employees flexible working options to ensure a stable work/life balance, a competitive salary for the area and excellent progression opportunities.
Within this Family Solicitor role, you will be running your own caseload and advising a range of family matters including Divorce, financial applications, and private children law matters. Experience conducting your own advocacy would also be very welcome.
The successful candidate will ideally have 1+ years PQE within Family law as well as fantastic organisational, time management and client care skills, a keen eye for detail and is ambitious.
If you are interested in this Merseyside based, Family Solicitor role, please contact Cherie Smith at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to cherie.smith@saccomann.com
To hear about the other legal opportunities that we have available then please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anyone suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. You can see our full terms on our website.....Read more...
Award-winning, full service law firm looking to recruit an Employment Solicitor into their Lancashire offices.
Our client is looking a specialist within Employment and HR matters who will be able to work on tribunal matters including:
Redundancy
Disciplinary
Grievances
Whistleblowing
Discrimination
Detriment claims
Equal pay
The successful candidate will have 2+ years PQE, be able to conduct your own advocacy, is ambitious and is looking to grow and develop alongside a reputable legal practise.
If you are interested in this Employment Solicitor role based in Lancashire, please contact Cherie Smith at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to cherie.smith@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.....Read more...
National, award-winning law firm are looking to recruit an experienced Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor to join their Manchester offices.
Our client is a Legal 500 ranked law firm that offers their employees high-end, competitive salaries for the area, excellent opportunities to progress and make the role your own. They also offer a fantastic benefits package which includes a generous pension scheme, travel insurance for you and your family, staff loyalty cards and top end salaries.
Within this Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor role, you will be undertaking contentious and transactional restructuring and Insolvency work as well as:
Running your own caseload from start to finish with minimal supervision
Conducting your own advocacy
Carry out legal research
Take part in Business Development Initiatives
Networking opportunities and maintaining existing client relationships
As the successful candidate, you will ideally have 4-6 years PQE within Insolvency law, has excellent client care skills and is looking to establish themselves for a long-term career.
If you are interested in this Manchester based Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor role, please contact Cherie Smith at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to cherie.smtih@saccomann.com
To hear about the other legal opportunities that we have available then please visit our website.
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This is a great opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join one of the leading firms in East Yorkshire who deliver a range of services to a broad range of clients.
The successful candidate will be involved in both contentious and non-contentious employment work predominantly for employer clients. The team are highly ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 and have an excellent reputation locally and nationally and for the work they do in niche sectors.The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years PQE experience of handling employment law matters and ideally possess advocacy skills as well as actively participate in the marketing and development of the team. Any reference to PQE is a guideline and applications who fall outside of this bracket would be considered so long as you can demonstrate the necessary enthusiasm and skills for the role.
How to applyIf you would like to apply for this Employment Solicitor role, please contact Rachel Birkinshaw of the Private Practice team at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 9795. Alternatively, if you would be interested in other available opportunities, please visit our website or contact one of our specialist consultants. If this role is not for you, but you know someone who may be interested then please let them or us know as we offer a reward scheme for all successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.....Read more...
Are you a specialist Family Lawyer looking for a new role in Lincolnshire? We are working with a leading regional firm who are recruiting into their brand-new office in Bourne! The firm are going through an exciting period of expansion and are seeking experienced individuals to join them at this site.
Joining the Family team, you would be working with other specialist fee earners who have a pragmatic and sensitive approach. Your caseload will consist of privately funded family law matters including divorce, child abduction, forced marriages, change of name, and domestic violence. You will be expected to do your own advocacy in court as and when required.
Whether you are a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Fee Earner qualified through experience, if you have strong Family Law experience and come with a driven, proactive, and practical approach, then the firm wish to hear from you.
If you are interested in this Family Fee Earner role in Bourne, Lincolnshire then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.....Read more...
Traditional, respected law firm looking to recruit an experienced Family Solicitor into their Cotteridge offices.
Our client is a progressive, forward-thinking practice and that offers a supportive working environment and excellent career progression opportunities.
Within this Family Solicitor role, you will be managing your own caseload of matters working closely alongside a Director on matters including:
Private Law Children Matters
Divorce
Financial Settlements
Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
Cohabitee Disputes
Domestic Violence
Advocacy
The successful candidate will ideally have 2+ years PQE within Family law matters, can demonstrate strong client skills, are passionate about all they do and is looking to really make a difference.
If you are interested in this Family Solicitor position based in Cotteridge please contact Mollie Burgess at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to mollie.burgess @saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.....Read more...
Specialist, regional law firm looking to recruit an experienced Family Solicitor into their Chester office.
Sacco Mann has been instructed on a Family Solicitor role to work within the Family Law team where you will be running a caseload of divorce/finance, children files and some Legal Aid work. Other duties outside of your caseload may include supporting more junior members of the team, initiating training and take part in Business Development opportunities.
This legal practice offers employees a competitive salary for the area, flexible working options and a benefits package that includes workplace nursery scheme and a generous pension contribution.
You will be joining and friendly, close-knit team that has a high-quality pipeline of work. The successful candidate will ideally have 3+ years PQE, has a strong background in finance, children and advocacy, has excellent client care skills and is passionate about all they do.
A panel accreditation would be advantageous but not essential as this can be obtained upon employment.
If you are interested in this Chester based Family Solicitor role, please contact Cherie Smith at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to cherie.smith@saccomann.com
To hear about the other legal opportunities that we have available then please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anyone suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. You can see our full terms on our website.....Read more...
