Solicitor - Safeguarding
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,181 to £51,536 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 11 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ruthin, Denbighshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Denbighshire County Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | PELL00008D2CWE |
Summary
Solicitor – Safeguarding
Job reference: PELL00008D2CWE
Location: Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales (Home/Remote working available)
Salary: Grade 11 (£47,181 - £51,356 per annum)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 1 year maternity cover
Closing date: 12/02/2026
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled legal professional, working alongside a collegiate and supportive team.
To provide general and comprehensive advice, assistance and legal representation
to the Council particularly to Social Services (Children) with emphasis on matters
pertaining to the Children Act 1989, Deprivation of Liberty in Domestic and Care
settings, Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 as well as proceedings
under the Adoption and Children Act 2002.
To ensure compliance with all requisite legal proceedings and the fulfilment of statutory functions.
You will have excellent communication skills and be motivated to support the Local
Authority in the above specified areas in a wide range of cases. Local Authority experience is an advantage, but not an essential requirement.
Training and development will be provided in areas where the successful candidate may have less experience. Mentoring and support from experienced legal colleagues is available in areas where an applicant has less experience. The Council is committed to professional development and personal improvement.
This vacancy is undoubtedly a great opportunity for an ambitious and motivated
professional to flourish.
The Council has a flexible working policy and generous leave allowance of 26 days leave plus bank holidays moving up to a maximum of 32 days leave plus bank holidays. In addition, there is a flexi leave/toil allowance and paid professional fees.
An extensive employee benefits scheme is on offer which includes a competitive pension scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme and corporate Denbighshire Leisure Membership.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Sally- Anne Henderson on 01824 706115.
What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?
We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work / life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.
• Flexible and Agile Working - Take control of your work / life balance
• Generous annual leave entitlement - starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
• Local Government Pension Scheme - a secure pension for life
• Your Wellbeing - Supportive, caring work environment, mental health champions, and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Your development - The chance to progress in your career, including training and promotion opportunities
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct - high street shopping, holidays, days out etc
• Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme
• Family friendly policies
To view the full list of benefits we offer, please visit:
www.denbighshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits
How to Apply?
To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:
www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us
Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.
Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Denbighshire County Council is committed to Equal Opportunities and its Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in the Welsh Language and application forms received in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than an application form submitted in English.
Job reference: PELL00008D2CWE
Location: Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales (Home/Remote working available)
Salary: Grade 11 (£47,181 - £51,356 per annum)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 1 year maternity cover
Closing date: 12/02/2026
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled legal professional, working alongside a collegiate and supportive team.
To provide general and comprehensive advice, assistance and legal representation
to the Council particularly to Social Services (Children) with emphasis on matters
pertaining to the Children Act 1989, Deprivation of Liberty in Domestic and Care
settings, Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 as well as proceedings
under the Adoption and Children Act 2002.
To ensure compliance with all requisite legal proceedings and the fulfilment of statutory functions.
You will have excellent communication skills and be motivated to support the Local
Authority in the above specified areas in a wide range of cases. Local Authority experience is an advantage, but not an essential requirement.
Training and development will be provided in areas where the successful candidate may have less experience. Mentoring and support from experienced legal colleagues is available in areas where an applicant has less experience. The Council is committed to professional development and personal improvement.
This vacancy is undoubtedly a great opportunity for an ambitious and motivated
professional to flourish.
The Council has a flexible working policy and generous leave allowance of 26 days leave plus bank holidays moving up to a maximum of 32 days leave plus bank holidays. In addition, there is a flexi leave/toil allowance and paid professional fees.
An extensive employee benefits scheme is on offer which includes a competitive pension scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme and corporate Denbighshire Leisure Membership.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Sally- Anne Henderson on 01824 706115.
What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?
We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work / life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.
• Flexible and Agile Working - Take control of your work / life balance
• Generous annual leave entitlement - starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
• Local Government Pension Scheme - a secure pension for life
• Your Wellbeing - Supportive, caring work environment, mental health champions, and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Your development - The chance to progress in your career, including training and promotion opportunities
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct - high street shopping, holidays, days out etc
• Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme
• Family friendly policies
To view the full list of benefits we offer, please visit:
www.denbighshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits
How to Apply?
To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:
www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us
Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.
Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Denbighshire County Council is committed to Equal Opportunities and its Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in the Welsh Language and application forms received in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than an application form submitted in English.
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