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...
The print apprentice will be involved with all aspects of the print facility
Morning start up, turning equipment on, setting damper chemistry and adjusting damper controls
Working to the print plan identify coated material, plates and inks
Being involved with the make ready of the press
Working to the highest standards of safety and quality to produce a printed product for our customers
Training:A structured, 3-year apprenticeship program leading to a Level 3 Print Technician qualification.
Dedicated Support: regular 1-on-1 meetings with your manager and a designated mentor to track your progress and provide guidance.
Career Progression: Opportunity for a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Inclusive: throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both your employer and BPIF Training. You will be assigned a training coordinator to work with you throughout the duration of your apprenticeship.
Training requirements will be discussed at the point of employment to suit both your own and business needs. Most training and studying will be site-based.
You should be comfortable with planning your workload as you progress through the apprenticeship.Training Outcome:On the job training within the print department, from operating to maintaining equipment. Completion of the Level 3 Print Technician Standard with BPIF Training. To become a trusted member of a very experienced print and coating team.Employer Description:Envases Liverpool is an International supplier of metal containers, serving a UK, European and US client base in industrial and food markets with manufacturing capability from 250ml to 25 litre containers.Working Hours :Alternating shift pattern:
Monday - Thursday, 6.00am - 2.00pm. Friday, 6.00am - 11.00am.
Monday - Thursday, 2.00pm - 10.00pm. Friday, 10.00am - 3.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Main Duties
To support the Participation team (Participation Lead and Participation Officers) in developing opportunities for children and young people to have their voice heard including surveys, forums and consultation events, ensuring children and young people have a variety of ways to be involved.
Support with the marketing and promotion of the Participation Service ensuring young people have access to up-to-date information via different communication method such as newsletters, social media and online platforms.
Support the delivery of a programme of participation events and activities for children and young people to promote engagement including Summer Activity sessions, Care Leavers Week and Christmas Celebrations:
Promote and develop the participation of children and young people who wish to become involved with or are currently involved in participation activities.
Maintain regular contact with children and young people, encouraging and valuing their contributions and keeping them informed of developments and outcomes of their involvement.
Support the Cared For and Care Experienced Councils, including the recruitment, of new members, facilitating meetings and organising opportunities for young people to meet with other cared for and care experienced children and young people.
Support young people to meet regularly with managers and senior leaders to have their views heard by decision makers.
Work with Carers, Children's Social Care Staff and other professionals to encourage active participation by all children and young people, ensuring sessions are inclusive and those that are heard to reach (e.g. those living out of borough, children with complex needs or for whom English is a second language) are given the opportunity to participate.
Support the involvement of young people in participation programmes such as Co-Inspectors, Youth interview panels and delivering training to professionals.
Be responsible for maintaining accurate information relating to the participation service.
To report safeguarding issues to the Participation Lead.
Attend regular supervision sessions.
Make use of all available learning and development opportunities.
To undertake any other duties as directed to meet the needs of the service.
Training:
Level 3 Youth Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard
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 (7.20 hours per day on a flexitime basis) and will be required to work some evenings and occasional weekends.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
