A long-standing law firm in the Liverpool area is seeking a Family Solicitor with Children panel membership to join its team. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid experience in matrimonial and child care work who is looking for a more grounded, supportive environment and a steady stream of quality legal aid and private family work.
About the Role:
This is a solicitor/advocate role with a strong focus on public law children matters. Youll manage your own caseload involving care proceedings, guardianship issues, and a mix of legal aid and privately funded work. Regular court advocacy is a key part of the role, and you'll be supported by a knowledgeable and approachable team. Theres also the option to contribute to business development and team growth if thats something you enjoy.
What this firm are looking for:
- Children Panel membership essential
- At least 3 years PQE in family law
- Solid advocacy skills and experience acting as a Solicitor/Advocate
- Previous involvement in guardianship and child care proceedings
- A good understanding of legal aid processes
- Confident managing sensitive and sometimes complex client matters
- Strong communication and time management skills
This is a great opportunity to join a long-established firm with a strong local reputation and a supportive, down-to-earth team. Youll be working in an environment that values quality over volume, with a genuine focus on delivering high-standard care work. The firm also offers flexibility around working patterns, including part-time and part-hybrid options, making it a role that can fit around your life while still offering meaningful and rewarding legal work.
If youre looking to join a friendly and approachable team alongside a new challenge then please get in touch with Justine on 0161 914 7357 or email your CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk....Read more...
Your duties will include;
To assist in the development, maintenance, analysis and interpretation of computer-based information/data and monitoring systems, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), to ensure effective service delivery and quality, accessible information for the Service to aid quality decision making.
Undertake surveys and research, collect planning data, and design and prepare reports and other documents to inform planning policy development, monitoring and the wider planning services.
Prepare material, maps, illustrations and other technical information to support the local plan and wider planning service.
Support policy development and monitoring, including contributing to the local plan and development management processes.
Assist with the preparation and implementation of policies and programmes to guide the development of the local plan as part of the council’s regeneration strategies, including supporting the preparation of supplementary planning guidance, development briefs, practice notes, etc.
To work flexibly as a resource for planning services responding to changing demands on the service to ensure service delivery and timeliness and quality decision making.
To work effectively within and beyond the service, demonstrating the highest standards of customer care. Liaising with statutory bodies and other customers including Council Members, other Local Authorities and LCR authorities, HM Land Registry etc.
To undertake all other duties as required and commensurate with the post.
Training:
Qualification - Level 3 Data Technician
The training will be delivered at the workplace
Training Outcome:
Apprentice will receive on-programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance support during the last 2 months of their Apprenticeship contract
Job-seeking support is also included
Employer Description:Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme. Inclusive Recruitment - We are proud to be an organisation which embraces diversity and difference. We employ colleagues who each bring their own unique skills to deliver an excellent service to our customers. We always recruit the most talented people for any role, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation. We aim to be reflective of the communities that we operate in. We promote diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Visit Inclusive Recruitment (sefton.gov.uk) for further information regarding the Council’s approach to Inclusive Recruitment. Equal Opportunities Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
The post is agile, working from Magdalen House, Bootle, L20 3NJ, home and other locations within the borough.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Stearn is a company with a fine history - Founded in 1924, the company has grown over the years into a well-established National Super Distributor, serving the Electrical Industry with its outstanding reputation for good service and excellent customer relations - a reputation that is protected vigorously through the professionalism of our dedicated and well trained staff.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident apprentice who is keen to work and learn in a busy environment.
INTERNAL SALES APPRENTICE:
If you are wondering “What is the next step towards a career?”
We are looking for a highly motivated apprentice to join our busy branch. After full training your role will include:
Liaising with customers and suppliers via telephone
Working in the Sales office and dealing with customer orders, payment and enquiries
Ordering new products
Sales Calls
Answering phones
Logging orders/dealing with invoices
The candidate will be studying/completing a Customer Service Level 2 qualification alongside the apprenticeship
All training will be completed in the workplace with a Training provider.
Monday to Friday 8am-5pm.
Candidates must be available by message or phone in the first week of applying.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Apprenticeship.
Contract length: 24 months.Training:Completing a Level 2 Customer Service Apprenticeship standard, consisting of:
Knowledge and competence qualification in Customer service at Level 2
Functional Skills in maths and English if required
End-Point Assessment (EPA) - final test and observation
The vocational and academic training aspects are separated and delivered by separate teams. The vocational training and assessment are conducted, more often than not, on site according to the employers wishes.
Notice of dates is agreed well in advance of a site visit. Training and assessment is conducted both on and off the job, according to the needs of the course and the learner. Every effort is made to ensure the best result is achieved by the learner.Training Outcome:Opportunities that could arise after the apprenticeship are:
Sales Team Member
Counter Sales
Warehouse Supervisor
Sales Rep
Employer Description:EDA learning and development will employ you on behalf of this employer. We are a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency who support and guide you whilst you are completing your apprenticeship within the Branch Location.Working Hours :Monday - Friday; 8.00am to 5.00pm (with 1-hour for lunch).Skills: Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Timekeeping,Enthusiasm,Keen to work and study....Read more...
