We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Legal Officer to work in the Social Care Team within Legal Services. The post holder will be required to work alongside the Social Care Lawyers. The role will include requesting evidence to support court proceedings, liaison with other child protection agencies, the court service, police, and health service as well as Children’s Services within the council. You would be working within a committed team of 8 solicitors and 9 legal officers. The ability to work co-operatively, supportively, and flexibly as part of a friendly and well-functioning team is a key requirement, as is the skill to work confidently and effectively with client officers, members of the public, external professionals and representatives from other public bodies, attending meetings as necessary. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. You must be highly organised and be able to demonstrate that you are able to deal effectively with a large and challenging workload that is often subject to tight deadlines. Adaptability is key, as is the ability to understand and interpret the needs of the Client Service and of the Council as a whole. Hull Children’s Services has a strong commitment to its children and young people and the Service is developing and nurturing a culture that puts its children and young people at the heart of everything it does. The service is currently introducing the Signs of Safety social work model and training will be provided as necessary. The client ethos is to work together to find solutions, to be open, honest, and respectful, to take responsibility and listen and learn from others. You will provide support to the team Lawyers and the Team Leader. Excellent IT skills are essential as staff significantly self-support using the IKEN case management system and other IT based resources. Currently, the team have a blended work pattern which comprises working from both the office and from home. Why apply to Hull? Hull is a port and popular University City in Yorkshire with a long history as a centre of free thinking and bold ideas, culminating in UK City of Culture 2017. Hull has a thriving and growing café, restaurant and nightlife scene with cultural attractions in its museums, art gallery, marina and music festivals. Property prices in the area are well below national averages with attractive new city centre living opportunities in addition to wide ranging easy commuter options in the suburbs and surrounding towns and villages. Hull is a short distance by road and rail from the lovely market town of Beverley which is regularly cited in national publications as being one of the best places to live in both in the North https://www.thetimes.co.uk/best-places-to-live/north and in the UK generally and is also within commuting distance of the beautiful and historic city of York. To complement an excellent work-life balance, Hull is located on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds with beautiful coastline easily accessible. The North Yorkshire Moors National park is just over an hour drive away with the Peak District National Park also within easy reach. You’ll find a friendly welcome and a great quality of life here for you and your family. Benefits of working for Hull City Council – Working for hull city council Why Hull is a great place to live and work – Working for hull city council How to apply for our jobs - Working for hull city council Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident