Conveyancing Paralegal (Lender Services / Repossessions) Work from either Glasgow or Newcastle offices (office-based with 1 day a week from home) Competitive salary + excellent benefits You will be fully trained on England & Wales Coneyancing Law if you do not have that skill. Our client, a highly regarded and fast-growing law firm with a strong UK-wide presence, is looking to appoint a Conveyancing Paralegal to join their specialist Lender Services team. With established offices in both Newcastle and Glasgow, the firm operates a centralised model delivering high-volume, high-quality legal services to lender clients across England & Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a structured, process-driven environment where quality, efficiency, and client service are at the heart of everything they do. The Opportunity You ll play a key role in handling the conveyancing aspects of repossession sales on behalf of lender clients, working within a high-performing team that prides itself on consistency and service delivery. The position offers exposure to a niche and in-demand area of conveyancing, along with clear progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities Managing repossession sale files from instruction through to completion under England & Wales conveyancing processes Preparing and issuing contract packs and supporting documentation Progressing matters in line with strict client Service Level Agreements and court timelines Acting as a key point of contact for clients, asset managers, and third parties, providing clear and timely updates Handling inbound and outbound communications professionally, ensuring excellent client care at all times Liaising with agents, solicitors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth progression of transactions Maintaining accurate records on case management systems and ensuring data integrity Processing incoming post and updating files accordingly Identifying and escalating issues where appropriate, ensuring timely resolution Logging and managing complaints in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirements Ensuring full compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and client-specific requirements Contributing positively to team performance and supporting colleagues where needed About You Previous experience within residential conveyancing or a volume/property-related legal environment Exposure to lender work, repossessions, or a regulated/financial services environment would be highly beneficial Strong understanding of working within SLAs and process-driven environments Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal High level of accuracy and attention to detail Confident using case management systems and Microsoft Office Ability to manage your own workload effectively and take ownership of tasks through to completion A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to make sound judgements Requirements GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (minimum Grade C/4 or above) Why Join? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm that combines scale with a supportive team culture. You ll benefit from structured training, ongoing development, and the chance to build expertise within a specialist area of conveyancing under England & Wales law. Whether you're looking to deepen your experience in property law or step into a more client-focused, process-driven role, this position offers the platform to grow and progress your legal career. Interested? Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Conveyancing Paralegal (Lender Services / Repossessions) Work from either Glasgow or Newcastle offices (office-based with 1 day a week from home) Competitive salary + excellent benefits You will be fully trained on England & Wales Coneyancing Law if you do not have that skill. Our client, a highly regarded and fast-growing law firm with a strong UK-wide presence, is looking to appoint a Conveyancing Paralegal to join their specialist Lender Services team. With established offices in both Newcastle and Glasgow, the firm operates a centralised model delivering high-volume, high-quality legal services to lender clients across England & Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a structured, process-driven environment where quality, efficiency, and client service are at the heart of everything they do. The Opportunity You ll play a key role in handling the conveyancing aspects of repossession sales on behalf of lender clients, working within a high-performing team that prides itself on consistency and service delivery. The position offers exposure to a niche and in-demand area of conveyancing, along with clear progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities Managing repossession sale files from instruction through to completion under England & Wales conveyancing processes Preparing and issuing contract packs and supporting documentation Progressing matters in line with strict client Service Level Agreements and court timelines Acting as a key point of contact for clients, asset managers, and third parties, providing clear and timely updates Handling inbound and outbound communications professionally, ensuring excellent client care at all times Liaising with agents, solicitors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth progression of transactions Maintaining accurate records on case management systems and ensuring data integrity Processing incoming post and updating files accordingly Identifying and escalating issues where appropriate, ensuring timely resolution Logging and managing complaints in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirements Ensuring full compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and client-specific requirements Contributing positively to team performance and supporting colleagues where needed About You Previous experience within residential conveyancing or a volume/property-related legal environment Exposure to lender work, repossessions, or a regulated/financial services environment would be highly beneficial Strong understanding of working within SLAs and process-driven environments Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal High level of accuracy and attention to detail Confident using case management systems and Microsoft Office Ability to manage your own workload effectively and take ownership of tasks through to completion A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to make sound judgements Requirements GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (minimum Grade C/4 or above) Why Join? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm that combines scale with a supportive team culture. You ll benefit from structured training, ongoing development, and the chance to build expertise within a specialist area of conveyancing under England & Wales law. Whether you're looking to deepen your experience in property law or step into a more client-focused, process-driven role, this position offers the platform to grow and progress your legal career. Interested? Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Sue Ross Legal are recruiting for a Multi-Track Personal Injury Fee Earner. Our client is a top 100 UK law firm with a renowned reputation; Due to a period of continued growth, the firm are actively seeking dedicated, and ambitious lawyers, (whether qualified solicitors or unqualified fee earners) to take on a varied caseload of high value serious and catastrophic injury cases from start to finish, predominantly litigated RTA based. Subject to experience, you will oversee cases valued between £25,000 and £50,000, £50,000, and £250,000, £250,000 to £1,000,000 or £1,000,000+. Duties: You will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event. Conduct regular technical and case reviews, providing feedback and mentoring as required. Regular communication and meetings with your client. Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, counsel. Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation, and quantum. Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss. Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation. Optimising your client s settlement. Ability to work with a task-based case management system to ensure regular contact is maintained with all clients, providing exceptional customer service, and managing their expectations. Raising awareness of the department and developing your professional profile. Support your Team Leader in the supervision, mentoring and development of junior members of the team as appropriate, ensuring clear objectives and KPIs are followed, performance issues are actively managed and development plans are in place in accordance with company policy. Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment. To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business. Person Specification Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience or can demonstrate equivalent experience to charge and recover appropriate rates. Proven track record of dealing with serious injury claims; an experienced litigator with strong technical ability and practical knowledge of the court procedures. Commitment to delivering excellent client care for each of our clients. Excellent communication skills to include negotiation and objection handling. Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of work quality and client care. Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of Excel and Word. Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Maintains a positive attitude, self-motivated and uses own initiative. Robust - able to deal with changing circumstances and challenging situations whilst still achieving objectives. Your KPI s and Objectives will be discussed and agreed with you on a one-to-one basis. You will have regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager to review your performance against these objectives and identify any areas for development and/or required support. Although you will be handling a claimant caseload, our client will look at candidates from either claimant or defendant backgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity to join an esteemed firm that believes in staff progression, offers high levels of flexibility, and supports agile working. The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package: 25 to 30 days holiday + bank holidays Company bonus scheme Enhanced pension scheme Permanent Health Insurance Free eye tests Enhanced adoption leave, maternity & paternity pay Reward & recognition long service, prize draw, incentives Life insurance Free parking (if/when in office) For more information about the above vacancy or for a confidential chat about our other vacancies throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, the Northwest, and the Northeast, please send your details to us and one of our dedicated legal consultants will contact you. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Sue Ross Legal are recruiting for a Multi-Track Personal Injury Fee Earner. Our client is a top 100 UK law firm with a renowned reputation; Due to a period of continued growth, the firm are actively seeking dedicated, and ambitious lawyers, (whether qualified solicitors or unqualified fee earners) to take on a varied caseload of high value serious and catastrophic injury cases from start to finish, predominantly litigated RTA based. Subject to experience, you will oversee cases valued between £25,000 and £50,000, £50,000, and £250,000, £250,000 to £1,000,000 or £1,000,000+. Duties: You will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event. Conduct regular technical and case reviews, providing feedback and mentoring as required. Regular communication and meetings with your client. Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, counsel. Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation, and quantum. Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss. Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation. Optimising your client s settlement. Ability to work with a task-based case management system to ensure regular contact is maintained with all clients, providing exceptional customer service, and managing their expectations. Raising awareness of the department and developing your professional profile. Support your Team Leader in the supervision, mentoring and development of junior members of the team as appropriate, ensuring clear objectives and KPIs are followed, performance issues are actively managed and development plans are in place in accordance with company policy. Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment. To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business. Person Specification Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience or can demonstrate equivalent experience to charge and recover appropriate rates. Proven track record of dealing with serious injury claims; an experienced litigator with strong technical ability and practical knowledge of the court procedures. Commitment to delivering excellent client care for each of our clients. Excellent communication skills to include negotiation and objection handling. Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of work quality and client care. Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of Excel and Word. Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Maintains a positive attitude, self-motivated and uses own initiative. Robust - able to deal with changing circumstances and challenging situations whilst still achieving objectives. Your KPI s and Objectives will be discussed and agreed with you on a one-to-one basis. You will have regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager to review your performance against these objectives and identify any areas for development and/or required support. Although you will be handling a claimant caseload, our client will look at candidates from either claimant or defendant backgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity to join an esteemed firm that believes in staff progression, offers high levels of flexibility, and supports agile working. The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package: 25 to 30 days holiday + bank holidays Company bonus scheme Enhanced pension scheme Permanent Health Insurance Free eye tests Enhanced adoption leave, maternity & paternity pay Reward & recognition long service, prize draw, incentives Life insurance Free parking (if/when in office) For more information about the above vacancy or for a confidential chat about our other vacancies throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, the Northwest, and the Northeast, please send your details to us and one of our dedicated legal consultants will contact you. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.
About The Service All of our frontline positions attract a market supplement of £5000 per annum additional to the stated salary paid monthly on top of your wages. If you are interested in any of our roles here in Cardiff, would like an informal discussion with one of our manager's or an opportunity to hear more about Cardiff Social Work Teams please don't hesitate to contact Laura white on Cardiff benefits from being the capital of Wales and is a growing city with a diverse population. The children of Cardiff need social workers who can respond to the diversity of needs and experiences which in turn offers social workers the opportunity to develop expertise and to lead practice within Wales. Cardiff offers the opportunity to grow and develop through high quality training, regular and effective supervision, and a wide variety of opportunities to pursue career development, for example just this year we have 10 internal employee's progress to higher positions within our Social Work teams. We have resigned our services to follow the child's journey and created locality teams that enable workers to link closely with communities and local services. There is a healthy culture of learning, support and family across our amazing social work teams. This is an exciting opportunity to join the service which puts the individual at the heart of our work. The teams work from a strengths-based (Signs of Safety) approach to meet the needs of young people and their families. We have a diverse variety of casework, individual, dedicated and regular senior management support alongside progression opportunities for the successful candidates. Cardiff is one of the fastest growing cities in Britain and is the first city in the UK to be declared as a UNICEF Child Friendly City that places the rights of children and young people at the head of our policies and strategies. Parents have the most significant influence on children and on their future lives. It is our belief that outcomes for children are best when they are supported to grow and achieve within their own families. This belief has driven the 'Think Family' approach which looks at the family as a whole and co-ordinates support across the public services, tailored to each family's needs and strengths. If you are interested in being part of Cardiff's journey to becoming one of the most vibrant and successful cities within the UK that puts Children first with the ambition of being a lead force behind practice development in Wales, we would be excited to hear from you. About the job Benefits offered Cardiff is frequently found at the top of lists of best cities in the UK to live in so come join us and see what we can offer. A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year to a maximum of 33 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days. Our working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you Hybrid working - supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind. Average case load of 20. With effect from 1st April 2025, these roles attract a market supplement of £5,000 (full time equivalent). This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis. This is just some of what Cardiff has to offer, take a look at our Social Work website for more information about all our benefits and hear from some of our social workers, talking about why cardiff is the place to be. Home - Social Work Cardiff : Social Work Cardiff Cardiff Safeguarding and Children looked after teams are now based in 3 localities across the city at St Mellons in the East, Fairwater in the North and Cardiff Bay in the South enabling staff to be based within the communities that they serve. Within the team's geographical area you will support children and young people through robust assessment, outcome focused planning and effective intervention to support them in achieving positive outcomes within their families and communities. Working within a restorative practice approach, you will work in partnership with families and multi-agency colleagues in intervening to address both the presenting concerns and underlying difficulties. What We Are Looking For From You We are looking for experienced Social Workers. The successful candidates must have robust safeguarding, child protection experience and be confident with court proceedings. As a child protection social worker, you must be flexible and able to work under pressure. Due to the nature of the role candidates must have front line post qualifying experience in child protection services. A degree in Social Work is essential for this role, as well as excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports. You will be a good team player, have excellent communication, organisation skills and IT skills. We are also advertising for Grade 7 Social Workers. Although you are applying for this role we will also consider you for the Grade 7 post and the linked salary should we consider, through the interview process, your skills and experience more suited to that role. Please refer to job description and person specification when applying for the above posts. Mae Caerdydd yn elwa o fod yn brifddinas Cymru ac yn ddinas sy'n tyfu gyda phoblogaeth amrywiol. Mae plant Caerdydd angen gweithwyr cymdeithasol sy'n gallu ymateb i'r amrywiaeth o anghenion a phrofiadau sydd yn ei dro yn rhoi cyfle i weithwyr cymdeithasol ddatblygu arbenigedd ac i arwain ymarfer yng Nghymru. Mae Caerdydd yn cynnig y cyfle i dyfu a datblygu drwy hyfforddiant o ansawdd uchel, goruchwyliaeth reolaidd ac effeithiol, ac amrywiaeth eang o gyfleoedd i ddilyn datblygiad gyrfaol, er enghraifft eleni mae 10 gweithiwr mewnol wedi cynyddu i swyddi uwch o fewn ein timau Gwaith Cymdeithasol. Rydym wedi ailgynllunio ein gwasanaethau i ddilyn taith y plentyn a chreu timau ardal sy'n galluogi gweithwyr i gysylltu'n agos â chymunedau a gwasanaethau lleol. Mae diwylliant iach o ddysgu, cymorth a theulu ar draws ein timau gwaith cymdeithasol anhygoel. Dyma gyfle cyffrous i ymuno â gwasanaeth sy'n rhoi'r unigolyn wrth wraidd ein gwaith. Mae'r timau'n gweithio yn ôl dull sy'n seiliedig ar gryfderau (Arwyddion Diogelwch) er mwyn bodloni anghenion pobl ifanc a'u teuluoedd. Mae gennym amrywiaeth amrywiol o waith achos, cefnogaeth unigol, ymroddedig a rheolaidd gan uwch reolwyr ochr yn ochr â chyfleoedd dilyniant i'r ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus. Mae Caerdydd yn un o'r dinasoedd sy'n tyfu gyflymaf ym Mhrydain a hi yw'r un gyntaf yn y DU i chael ei datgan yn Ddinas sy'n Dda i Blant UNICEF sy'n rhoi hawliau plant a phobl ifanc wrth wraidd ein polisïau a'n strategaethau. Rhieni sy'n cael y dylanwad mwyaf ar blant a'u dyfodol. Yn ein barn ni, mae plant yn cyflawni'r canlyniadau gorau pan gânt eu cynorthwyo i dyfu a llwyddo o fewn eu teuluoedd eu hunain. Y gred hon arweiniodd at ddefnyddio'r dull 'Ffocws ar y Teulu', sy'n ystyried y teulu cyfan ac yn cydlynu cymorth ar draws y gwasanaethau cyhoeddus, wedi'i deilwra i anghenion a chryfderau pob teulu. Os oes gennych ddiddordeb mewn bod yn rhan o ymdrech Caerdydd i fod yn un o'r dinasoedd mwyaf bywiog a llwyddiannus yn y DU, sy'n rhoi plant yn gyntaf, gyda'r uchelgais o arwain y ffordd o ran datblygu arfer yng Nghymru, byddem yn falch iawn o glywed gennych.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
About The Service All of our frontline positions attract a market supplement of £5000 per annum additional to the stated salary paid monthly on top of your wages. If you are interested in any of our roles here in Cardiff, would like an informal discussion with one of our manager's or an opportunity to hear more about Cardiff Social Work Teams please don't hesitate to contact Laura white on Cardiff benefits from being the capital of Wales and is a growing city with a diverse population. The children of Cardiff need social workers who can respond to the diversity of needs and experiences which in turn offers social workers the opportunity to develop expertise and to lead practice within Wales. Cardiff offers the opportunity to grow and develop through high quality training, regular and effective supervision, and a wide variety of opportunities to pursue career development, for example just this year we have 10 internal employee's progress to higher positions within our Social Work teams. We have resigned our services to follow the child's journey and created locality teams that enable workers to link closely with communities and local services. There is a healthy culture of learning, support and family across our amazing social work teams. This is an exciting opportunity to join the service which puts the individual at the heart of our work. The teams work from a strengths-based (Signs of Safety) approach to meet the needs of young people and their families. We have a diverse variety of casework, individual, dedicated and regular senior management support alongside progression opportunities for the successful candidates. Cardiff is one of the fastest growing cities in Britain and is the first city in the UK to be declared as a UNICEF Child Friendly City that places the rights of children and young people at the head of our policies and strategies. Parents have the most significant influence on children and on their future lives. It is our belief that outcomes for children are best when they are supported to grow and achieve within their own families. This belief has driven the 'Think Family' approach which looks at the family as a whole and co-ordinates support across the public services, tailored to each family's needs and strengths. If you are interested in being part of Cardiff's journey to becoming one of the most vibrant and successful cities within the UK that puts Children first with the ambition of being a lead force behind practice development in Wales, we would be excited to hear from you. About the job Benefits offered Cardiff is frequently found at the top of lists of best cities in the UK to live in so come join us and see what we can offer. A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year to a maximum of 33 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days. Our working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you Hybrid working - supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind. Average case load of 20. With effect from 1st April 2025, these roles attract a market supplement of £5,000 (full time equivalent). This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis. This is just some of what Cardiff has to offer, take a look at our Social Work website for more information about all our benefits and hear from some of our social workers, talking about why cardiff is the place to be. Home - Social Work Cardiff : Social Work Cardiff Cardiff Safeguarding and Children looked after teams are now based in 3 localities across the city at St Mellons in the East, Fairwater in the North and Cardiff Bay in the South enabling staff to be based within the communities that they serve. Within the team's geographical area you will support children and young people through robust assessment, outcome focused planning and effective intervention to support them in achieving positive outcomes within their families and communities. Working within a restorative practice approach, you will work in partnership with families and multi-agency colleagues in intervening to address both the presenting concerns and underlying difficulties. What We Are Looking For From You We are looking for experienced Social Workers. The successful candidates must have robust safeguarding, child protection experience and be confident with court proceedings. As a child protection social worker, you must be flexible and able to work under pressure. Due to the nature of the role candidates must have front line post qualifying experience in child protection services. A degree in Social Work is essential for this role, as well as excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports. You will be a good team player, have excellent communication, organisation skills and IT skills. We are also advertising for Grade 7 Social Workers. Although you are applying for this role we will also consider you for the Grade 7 post and the linked salary should we consider, through the interview process, your skills and experience more suited to that role. Please refer to job description and person specification when applying for the above posts. Mae Caerdydd yn elwa o fod yn brifddinas Cymru ac yn ddinas sy'n tyfu gyda phoblogaeth amrywiol. Mae plant Caerdydd angen gweithwyr cymdeithasol sy'n gallu ymateb i'r amrywiaeth o anghenion a phrofiadau sydd yn ei dro yn rhoi cyfle i weithwyr cymdeithasol ddatblygu arbenigedd ac i arwain ymarfer yng Nghymru. Mae Caerdydd yn cynnig y cyfle i dyfu a datblygu drwy hyfforddiant o ansawdd uchel, goruchwyliaeth reolaidd ac effeithiol, ac amrywiaeth eang o gyfleoedd i ddilyn datblygiad gyrfaol, er enghraifft eleni mae 10 gweithiwr mewnol wedi cynyddu i swyddi uwch o fewn ein timau Gwaith Cymdeithasol. Rydym wedi ailgynllunio ein gwasanaethau i ddilyn taith y plentyn a chreu timau ardal sy'n galluogi gweithwyr i gysylltu'n agos â chymunedau a gwasanaethau lleol. Mae diwylliant iach o ddysgu, cymorth a theulu ar draws ein timau gwaith cymdeithasol anhygoel. Dyma gyfle cyffrous i ymuno â gwasanaeth sy'n rhoi'r unigolyn wrth wraidd ein gwaith. Mae'r timau'n gweithio yn ôl dull sy'n seiliedig ar gryfderau (Arwyddion Diogelwch) er mwyn bodloni anghenion pobl ifanc a'u teuluoedd. Mae gennym amrywiaeth amrywiol o waith achos, cefnogaeth unigol, ymroddedig a rheolaidd gan uwch reolwyr ochr yn ochr â chyfleoedd dilyniant i'r ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus. Mae Caerdydd yn un o'r dinasoedd sy'n tyfu gyflymaf ym Mhrydain a hi yw'r un gyntaf yn y DU i chael ei datgan yn Ddinas sy'n Dda i Blant UNICEF sy'n rhoi hawliau plant a phobl ifanc wrth wraidd ein polisïau a'n strategaethau. Rhieni sy'n cael y dylanwad mwyaf ar blant a'u dyfodol. Yn ein barn ni, mae plant yn cyflawni'r canlyniadau gorau pan gânt eu cynorthwyo i dyfu a llwyddo o fewn eu teuluoedd eu hunain. Y gred hon arweiniodd at ddefnyddio'r dull 'Ffocws ar y Teulu', sy'n ystyried y teulu cyfan ac yn cydlynu cymorth ar draws y gwasanaethau cyhoeddus, wedi'i deilwra i anghenion a chryfderau pob teulu. Os oes gennych ddiddordeb mewn bod yn rhan o ymdrech Caerdydd i fod yn un o'r dinasoedd mwyaf bywiog a llwyddiannus yn y DU, sy'n rhoi plant yn gyntaf, gyda'r uchelgais o arwain y ffordd o ran datblygu arfer yng Nghymru, byddem yn falch iawn o glywed gennych.
Court of Protection Paralegal - Bristol This position is to work at an established Legal 500 Law firm assisting 2 Partners on a range of Court of Protection matters covering both sides but mainly property & finance with some health and welfare. This position can suit someone Junior with experience or a Fee-Earner used to managing their own caseload. The key responsibilities: Preparing and submitting applications to the Court of Protection Managing high-value deputyships and private trust matters Liaising with professionals (case managers, doctors, therapists, surveyors, financial advisors and legal experts) Budget control & financial monitoring to ensure clients' best interests are protected Assisting with property purchases and adaptations for vulnerable clients Drafting personal injury trusts and legal documents About you: Experience in court of protection, private client or related legal areas such as clinical negligence or personal injury Previous time recording experience, case management system is LEAP Quick learner, strong communication skills and dynamic personality traits What's on offer? This is a rewarding role at a firm who will offer real career progression Hybrid working, which is flexible. If this sounds of interest, apply now with your CV to Loraine Silvester at G2 Legal.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Court of Protection Paralegal - Bristol This position is to work at an established Legal 500 Law firm assisting 2 Partners on a range of Court of Protection matters covering both sides but mainly property & finance with some health and welfare. This position can suit someone Junior with experience or a Fee-Earner used to managing their own caseload. The key responsibilities: Preparing and submitting applications to the Court of Protection Managing high-value deputyships and private trust matters Liaising with professionals (case managers, doctors, therapists, surveyors, financial advisors and legal experts) Budget control & financial monitoring to ensure clients' best interests are protected Assisting with property purchases and adaptations for vulnerable clients Drafting personal injury trusts and legal documents About you: Experience in court of protection, private client or related legal areas such as clinical negligence or personal injury Previous time recording experience, case management system is LEAP Quick learner, strong communication skills and dynamic personality traits What's on offer? This is a rewarding role at a firm who will offer real career progression Hybrid working, which is flexible. If this sounds of interest, apply now with your CV to Loraine Silvester at G2 Legal.
Vacancies in the following Service - Localities, Looked After Children and/or Court. Main Responsibilities of Post: 1. Working closely with the Principal Social worker, be a practice leader within the team and service area for the improvement and development of good quality practice for the benefit of children, young people, and their families by modelling standards through motivating, nurturing, and mentoring of staff. This includes embedding the Restorative practice approach that the Trust has adopted. 2. As an expert in good practice, act as a consultant for others, advising on the most complex of situations involving children, young people, and their families. This will include mentoring, observation of practice and peer reflection to support good case management underpinned by quality assurance of assessments and reports; taking a lead role where necessary with complex assessments while supporting others to develop excellent analytical and risk management skills. 3. Act as an Assessor for Newly Qualified Social Workers completing their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment and be the Practice Educator for student social workers including the provision of regular reflective supervision, participating in regular reviews, report writing and attendance at panel. Where necessary being the co-worker for children and young people to support the development of practice by modelling good practice and offering high support and high challenge. 4. To support less experienced social workers with the care proceedings process, which includes the quality assurance of reports and assessments for court, in conjunction with the Court Consultant. 5. Supporting the Team Manager to understand performance in the team, feeding back on strengths and areas of learning within the team, providing support through reflection, training, and additional support to help improve services for children and families. Embed quality assurance function, ensuring compliance with practice standards, practice guidance, relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, and professional codes of conduct to uphold a high-quality seamless service. 6. Undertake audit activity and moderation responsibilities, taking responsibility for the learning from these audits to be disseminated within own team/service linking in with the Workforce and Learning Service around the delivery of learning and development workshops. 7. To be part of and undertake practice development projects, working with both colleagues, service users and stakeholders to deliver solutions to a complex range of issues. Identifying practice changes, resource implications and training required and feeding this back to the Principal Social Worker. 8. To support the team in the absence of the team manager in conjunction with the duty Team Manager for the Service Area. 9. To lead on group reflective supervision with the team, undertake direct observations of practice and hold individual reflective practice discussions as set out within the agreed policy and supervision procedures, mapped against the PCF descriptors and the post qualifying practice standards to understand the quality of VAT Registration no. (phone number removed) Company Registration Number (phone number removed) social work practice and the impact on service users. 10.Provide/offer expert opinion within the organisation, developing expertise in one or more areas of practice and acting as a member of a professional or Service Planning Group. 11.To work in conjunction with the Principal Social Worker and the Practice Supervisor forum to drive identified practice improvement and new initiatives and local and national agendas relating to social work, which will include delivering training to the wider service. Liaise and promote positive relationships with colleagues, service users, partners and stake holders ensuring that there are opportunities for co-production of resources and learning and development opportunities. 12.To identify own development needs and participate in continuous professional development opportunities including attendance at mandatory workshops and enhanced learning opportunities including supervision, appraisals, and own directed learning in line with registration expectations for social work registered bodies. Tracking the development and progression of team members to understand the training needs of individuals. This includes ensuring that the team are accessing training and development opportunities and how this is impacting on and influencing their practice. 13.Promote the priorities and policies of the Trust, through active promotion and support and acting as a champion for the Trust and Bradford; actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion policies and practice.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Vacancies in the following Service - Localities, Looked After Children and/or Court. Main Responsibilities of Post: 1. Working closely with the Principal Social worker, be a practice leader within the team and service area for the improvement and development of good quality practice for the benefit of children, young people, and their families by modelling standards through motivating, nurturing, and mentoring of staff. This includes embedding the Restorative practice approach that the Trust has adopted. 2. As an expert in good practice, act as a consultant for others, advising on the most complex of situations involving children, young people, and their families. This will include mentoring, observation of practice and peer reflection to support good case management underpinned by quality assurance of assessments and reports; taking a lead role where necessary with complex assessments while supporting others to develop excellent analytical and risk management skills. 3. Act as an Assessor for Newly Qualified Social Workers completing their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment and be the Practice Educator for student social workers including the provision of regular reflective supervision, participating in regular reviews, report writing and attendance at panel. Where necessary being the co-worker for children and young people to support the development of practice by modelling good practice and offering high support and high challenge. 4. To support less experienced social workers with the care proceedings process, which includes the quality assurance of reports and assessments for court, in conjunction with the Court Consultant. 5. Supporting the Team Manager to understand performance in the team, feeding back on strengths and areas of learning within the team, providing support through reflection, training, and additional support to help improve services for children and families. Embed quality assurance function, ensuring compliance with practice standards, practice guidance, relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, and professional codes of conduct to uphold a high-quality seamless service. 6. Undertake audit activity and moderation responsibilities, taking responsibility for the learning from these audits to be disseminated within own team/service linking in with the Workforce and Learning Service around the delivery of learning and development workshops. 7. To be part of and undertake practice development projects, working with both colleagues, service users and stakeholders to deliver solutions to a complex range of issues. Identifying practice changes, resource implications and training required and feeding this back to the Principal Social Worker. 8. To support the team in the absence of the team manager in conjunction with the duty Team Manager for the Service Area. 9. To lead on group reflective supervision with the team, undertake direct observations of practice and hold individual reflective practice discussions as set out within the agreed policy and supervision procedures, mapped against the PCF descriptors and the post qualifying practice standards to understand the quality of VAT Registration no. (phone number removed) Company Registration Number (phone number removed) social work practice and the impact on service users. 10.Provide/offer expert opinion within the organisation, developing expertise in one or more areas of practice and acting as a member of a professional or Service Planning Group. 11.To work in conjunction with the Principal Social Worker and the Practice Supervisor forum to drive identified practice improvement and new initiatives and local and national agendas relating to social work, which will include delivering training to the wider service. Liaise and promote positive relationships with colleagues, service users, partners and stake holders ensuring that there are opportunities for co-production of resources and learning and development opportunities. 12.To identify own development needs and participate in continuous professional development opportunities including attendance at mandatory workshops and enhanced learning opportunities including supervision, appraisals, and own directed learning in line with registration expectations for social work registered bodies. Tracking the development and progression of team members to understand the training needs of individuals. This includes ensuring that the team are accessing training and development opportunities and how this is impacting on and influencing their practice. 13.Promote the priorities and policies of the Trust, through active promotion and support and acting as a champion for the Trust and Bradford; actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion policies and practice.
Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Children and Families First Team Salary BCP Band I (SCP 28-31) £39,152 - £41,771 per annum pro rata, plus £4,234 per annum & Band J (SCP 32-35) - £42,839 - £46,142 per annum, plus £5,719 contractual supplement per annum From 1 December 2025, our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing. The pay range for this role (Level 2 - 3) will be £42,839 - £53,460 (pro rata for part time colleagues) from 1 December 2025 and pay protection will not apply. Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 2 is a fixed amount of £4,234 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £1,331 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 3 is a fixed amount of £5,719 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £3,249 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Recruitment and Retention Supplements are in addition to the base salary. They are temporary, and awarded solely at the discretion of BCP Council, in accordance with our Interim Salary Supplement policy, which will be replaced by the new Pay and Allowances policy being introduced on 1 December 2025. You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure This is what our current workforce say about working for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) in Dorset. "I've never felt so supported" "BCP is like '"One big family which is really rewarding." "I think just because you can do a lots of different direct work with the children. For example, I last year was able to go crabbing and it was the family's idea and literally I was like, 'What is crabbing?' And they were like, 'We'll show you And we went down to one of the beaches and, yeah, were literally collecting crabs. It was so fascinating." About our team: Safeguarding is everyone's business and whilst the initial assessment of risk takes place in the assessment service, the Children and Families First teams are here for those families where longer-term intervention at level 4 is required to reduce risk and achieve positive change. The Children and Families First teams work with families where children have been assessed to be children in need or at risk of harm. Assessments and plans are reviewed on a regular basis to prevent drift and to ensure the child's journey progresses in a timely way. The team work closely with families and a range of other agencies to support children who are subject to child in need and child protection plans and in some cases children at the early stages of being looked after . The teams use a range of interventions within our restorative practice framework to address and reduce risk. Key areas for consideration in the teams are co-production, safety planning, strong relationships with children, early permanence planning and legal interventions in circumstances where children are not considered safe in their family. There are 6 Children and Families First teams, each consisting of a Team Manager, ATM , 7 social workers and a family support practitioner. All statutory teams are co located within the Civic Centre, Bournemouth, but work flexibly across the BCP area. Are you also passionate about making a real difference in children's lives? Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is looking for dedicated, compassionate and experienced Social Workers to join our team at Levels 2 & 3 We are proud to have achieved a GOOD rating from Ofsted in Dec 2024, recognising our commitment to providing excellent care and support for children and families. At BCP, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to continuing building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Your unique experiences and perspectives will help us continue delivering outstanding care to children in our community. If you are an experienced Social Worker we want to hear from you. If you are reflective, proactive and resilient, have the desire to make a real difference and ensure children and their voices are at the heart of everything you do, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council could be the place for you? It is a really exciting time here in BCP Children's Services and you have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children and young people and impacting on our improvement journey. We are committed to recruiting, developing and supporting outstanding dedicated social workers, to enable our children to grow and flourish. If you like a challenge, want to work in an authority where you can feel the difference you are making, then please give us a call. If you are interested in this level of social work, you will need to: have experience of a mentoring role in front line SW of less experienced staff including new and newly qualified staff, and SW students on placement; have post-qualifying award (e.g Practice Education), and/or be willing to undertake Practice Education training; be already working to the DfE Knowledge and Skills statements for child and family practitioners; be able to work with very complex referrals and complex casework and have high quality skills in analysis of risk and decision making; have strong and confident presentation skills; have strong conflict resolution skills; have a commitment to continuous professional development; develop and maintain a professional network, to share expertise and in order to support the outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. We will require you to: be able to travel across the full Council area in a timely manner. have significant experience of front line SW safeguarding. We can offer you: Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer. Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities. Manageable and diverse caseloads. Regular Supervision. 25 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays. Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme. Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work. Employee Assistance Programme. Relocation Scheme. Staff network groups. For an informal discussion about any of the roles above, please contact: Vanessa Johns, Service Manager for Children and Families First and PLO&Court at Check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce- we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people. From 1 December 2025, we're proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it's flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we're excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that's evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at ( Employee benefits Working for BCP link to careers page) Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you More About us Working for BCP DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents Social Worker JD and PS BCP.pdf
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Children and Families First Team Salary BCP Band I (SCP 28-31) £39,152 - £41,771 per annum pro rata, plus £4,234 per annum & Band J (SCP 32-35) - £42,839 - £46,142 per annum, plus £5,719 contractual supplement per annum From 1 December 2025, our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing. The pay range for this role (Level 2 - 3) will be £42,839 - £53,460 (pro rata for part time colleagues) from 1 December 2025 and pay protection will not apply. Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 2 is a fixed amount of £4,234 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £1,331 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 3 is a fixed amount of £5,719 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £3,249 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Recruitment and Retention Supplements are in addition to the base salary. They are temporary, and awarded solely at the discretion of BCP Council, in accordance with our Interim Salary Supplement policy, which will be replaced by the new Pay and Allowances policy being introduced on 1 December 2025. You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure This is what our current workforce say about working for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) in Dorset. "I've never felt so supported" "BCP is like '"One big family which is really rewarding." "I think just because you can do a lots of different direct work with the children. For example, I last year was able to go crabbing and it was the family's idea and literally I was like, 'What is crabbing?' And they were like, 'We'll show you And we went down to one of the beaches and, yeah, were literally collecting crabs. It was so fascinating." About our team: Safeguarding is everyone's business and whilst the initial assessment of risk takes place in the assessment service, the Children and Families First teams are here for those families where longer-term intervention at level 4 is required to reduce risk and achieve positive change. The Children and Families First teams work with families where children have been assessed to be children in need or at risk of harm. Assessments and plans are reviewed on a regular basis to prevent drift and to ensure the child's journey progresses in a timely way. The team work closely with families and a range of other agencies to support children who are subject to child in need and child protection plans and in some cases children at the early stages of being looked after . The teams use a range of interventions within our restorative practice framework to address and reduce risk. Key areas for consideration in the teams are co-production, safety planning, strong relationships with children, early permanence planning and legal interventions in circumstances where children are not considered safe in their family. There are 6 Children and Families First teams, each consisting of a Team Manager, ATM , 7 social workers and a family support practitioner. All statutory teams are co located within the Civic Centre, Bournemouth, but work flexibly across the BCP area. Are you also passionate about making a real difference in children's lives? Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is looking for dedicated, compassionate and experienced Social Workers to join our team at Levels 2 & 3 We are proud to have achieved a GOOD rating from Ofsted in Dec 2024, recognising our commitment to providing excellent care and support for children and families. At BCP, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to continuing building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Your unique experiences and perspectives will help us continue delivering outstanding care to children in our community. If you are an experienced Social Worker we want to hear from you. If you are reflective, proactive and resilient, have the desire to make a real difference and ensure children and their voices are at the heart of everything you do, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council could be the place for you? It is a really exciting time here in BCP Children's Services and you have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children and young people and impacting on our improvement journey. We are committed to recruiting, developing and supporting outstanding dedicated social workers, to enable our children to grow and flourish. If you like a challenge, want to work in an authority where you can feel the difference you are making, then please give us a call. If you are interested in this level of social work, you will need to: have experience of a mentoring role in front line SW of less experienced staff including new and newly qualified staff, and SW students on placement; have post-qualifying award (e.g Practice Education), and/or be willing to undertake Practice Education training; be already working to the DfE Knowledge and Skills statements for child and family practitioners; be able to work with very complex referrals and complex casework and have high quality skills in analysis of risk and decision making; have strong and confident presentation skills; have strong conflict resolution skills; have a commitment to continuous professional development; develop and maintain a professional network, to share expertise and in order to support the outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. We will require you to: be able to travel across the full Council area in a timely manner. have significant experience of front line SW safeguarding. We can offer you: Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer. Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities. Manageable and diverse caseloads. Regular Supervision. 25 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays. Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme. Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work. Employee Assistance Programme. Relocation Scheme. Staff network groups. For an informal discussion about any of the roles above, please contact: Vanessa Johns, Service Manager for Children and Families First and PLO&Court at Check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce- we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people. From 1 December 2025, we're proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it's flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we're excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that's evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at ( Employee benefits Working for BCP link to careers page) Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you More About us Working for BCP DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents Social Worker JD and PS BCP.pdf
Sue Ross Legal are recruiting for a Multi-Track Personal Injury Fee Earner. Our client is a top 100 UK law firm with a renowned reputation; Due to a period of continued growth, the firm are actively seeking dedicated, and ambitious lawyers, (whether qualified solicitors or unqualified fee earners) to take on a varied caseload of high value serious and catastrophic injury cases from start to finish, predominantly litigated RTA based. Subject to experience, you will oversee cases valued between £25,000 and £50,000, £50,000, and £250,000, £250,000 to £1,000,000 or £1,000,000+. Duties: You will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event. Conduct regular technical and case reviews, providing feedback and mentoring as required. Regular communication and meetings with your client. Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, counsel. Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation, and quantum. Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss. Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation. Optimising your client s settlement. Ability to work with a task-based case management system to ensure regular contact is maintained with all clients, providing exceptional customer service, and managing their expectations. Raising awareness of the department and developing your professional profile. Support your Team Leader in the supervision, mentoring and development of junior members of the team as appropriate, ensuring clear objectives and KPIs are followed, performance issues are actively managed and development plans are in place in accordance with company policy. Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment. To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business. Person Specification Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience or can demonstrate equivalent experience to charge and recover appropriate rates. Proven track record of dealing with serious injury claims; an experienced litigator with strong technical ability and practical knowledge of the court procedures. Commitment to delivering excellent client care for each of our clients. Excellent communication skills to include negotiation and objection handling. Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of work quality and client care. Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of Excel and Word. Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Maintains a positive attitude, self-motivated and uses own initiative. Robust - able to deal with changing circumstances and challenging situations whilst still achieving objectives. Your KPI s and Objectives will be discussed and agreed with you on a one-to-one basis. You will have regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager to review your performance against these objectives and identify any areas for development and/or required support. Although you will be handling a claimant caseload, our client will look at candidates from either claimant or defendant backgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity to join an esteemed firm that believes in staff progression, offers high levels of flexibility, and supports agile working. The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package: 25 to 30 days holiday + bank holidays Company bonus scheme Enhanced pension scheme Permanent Health Insurance Free eye tests Enhanced adoption leave, maternity & paternity pay Reward & recognition long service, prize draw, incentives Life insurance Free parking (if/when in office) For more information about the above vacancy or for a confidential chat about our other vacancies throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, the Northwest, and the Northeast, please send your details to us and one of our dedicated legal consultants will contact you. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Sue Ross Legal are recruiting for a Multi-Track Personal Injury Fee Earner. Our client is a top 100 UK law firm with a renowned reputation; Due to a period of continued growth, the firm are actively seeking dedicated, and ambitious lawyers, (whether qualified solicitors or unqualified fee earners) to take on a varied caseload of high value serious and catastrophic injury cases from start to finish, predominantly litigated RTA based. Subject to experience, you will oversee cases valued between £25,000 and £50,000, £50,000, and £250,000, £250,000 to £1,000,000 or £1,000,000+. Duties: You will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event. Conduct regular technical and case reviews, providing feedback and mentoring as required. Regular communication and meetings with your client. Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, counsel. Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation, and quantum. Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss. Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation. Optimising your client s settlement. Ability to work with a task-based case management system to ensure regular contact is maintained with all clients, providing exceptional customer service, and managing their expectations. Raising awareness of the department and developing your professional profile. Support your Team Leader in the supervision, mentoring and development of junior members of the team as appropriate, ensuring clear objectives and KPIs are followed, performance issues are actively managed and development plans are in place in accordance with company policy. Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment. To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business. Person Specification Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience or can demonstrate equivalent experience to charge and recover appropriate rates. Proven track record of dealing with serious injury claims; an experienced litigator with strong technical ability and practical knowledge of the court procedures. Commitment to delivering excellent client care for each of our clients. Excellent communication skills to include negotiation and objection handling. Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of work quality and client care. Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of Excel and Word. Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Maintains a positive attitude, self-motivated and uses own initiative. Robust - able to deal with changing circumstances and challenging situations whilst still achieving objectives. Your KPI s and Objectives will be discussed and agreed with you on a one-to-one basis. You will have regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager to review your performance against these objectives and identify any areas for development and/or required support. Although you will be handling a claimant caseload, our client will look at candidates from either claimant or defendant backgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity to join an esteemed firm that believes in staff progression, offers high levels of flexibility, and supports agile working. The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package: 25 to 30 days holiday + bank holidays Company bonus scheme Enhanced pension scheme Permanent Health Insurance Free eye tests Enhanced adoption leave, maternity & paternity pay Reward & recognition long service, prize draw, incentives Life insurance Free parking (if/when in office) For more information about the above vacancy or for a confidential chat about our other vacancies throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, the Northwest, and the Northeast, please send your details to us and one of our dedicated legal consultants will contact you. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.
Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Windsor & Maidenhead to recruit for a Service Team Manager DOLS and Safeguarding Hub Team. This will be on a permanent basis paying £53,296 - £58,286 per annum P/Annum Responsibilities include: As an Adult Social Care Team Manager at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, you will lead, develop, and inspire a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support that reflects our Social Care Futures vision. You will translate our ambition-to enable people in the borough to live independent and fulfilled lives-into outstanding practice and continuous service improvement.This role specifically leads the Safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Hub, ensuring robust oversight of statutory duties and promoting a strong safeguarding culture across adult social care. You will bring expertise in the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related legislation, with proven experience in managing complex safeguarding and DoLS processes. You will champion excellent practice around mental capacity, supporting staff to apply principles confidently and consistently.Aligned with the RBWM Adult Social Care Strategy, you will promote prevention, choice, and community connection, ensuring safeguarding responses are timely, proportionate, and uphold individuals' rights and wellbeing. Your leadership will contribute to the borough's strategic aim of creating safer, greener, and cleaner communities with opportunity for all, as outlined in the Council Plan . You will foster a culture of co-production, continuous improvement, and compassionate leadership, ensuring the team delivers high-quality, outcome-focused support that reflects the borough's commitment to dignity, inclusion, and excellence in care Main Duties: Team Leadership & Performance Recruit, induct, coach and appraise a multidisciplinary team (social workers, occupational therapists and non-registered social care practitioners) Set SMART objectives, monitor workloads, oversee case allocation and ensure timely reviews. Champion staff development-identify training needs, run reflective team meetings and promote career progression. Act as a positive role model for our HERO values. Quality Assurance & Compliance Maintain rigorous auditing of care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding referrals Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (CQC, local authority frameworks) and internal policies Respond to complaints, identify learning and develop service improvement plans. Operational Management Oversee day-to-day service delivery: referrals, assessments, reviews and complex case management Focus on resource allocation to maximise value and outcomes. Produce monthly performance reports for senior leadership-KPIs, residents feedback, staff metrics Chair Safeguarding and Best Interest meetings. Person-Centred Practice Embed strengths-based, recovery-oriented, positive risk approaches in all aspects of care planning Promote co-production-engage people who draw on services, carers and advocates in service design and governance. Address health inequalities by tailoring support for diverse and vulnerable populations. Leading with cultural humility. Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a key liaison with health services, housing, voluntary sector, DWP and legal teams Represent the service at multi-agency forums Develop strategic partnerships to expand community resources and preventative services. Minimum Requirements: Substantial experience in adult social care (minimum 3-5 years), ideally including roles as a Senior Practitioner or Assistant Team Manager or Team Manager. Demonstrable experience in complex case management, including mental capacity assessments, safeguarding adults at risk and working with the Court of Protection Experience of performance management, staff supervision, appraisals and professional development Proven ability to work collaboratively in multi-agency settings (NHS, housing, voluntary sector) to achieve positive outcomes. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential. Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly payment To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Windsor & Maidenhead please email your updated CV to us or contact Dan Mulvey for more information. Job Title : Service Team Manager Location : Windsor & Maidenhead Salary: £53,296 - £58,286 per annum
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Windsor & Maidenhead to recruit for a Service Team Manager DOLS and Safeguarding Hub Team. This will be on a permanent basis paying £53,296 - £58,286 per annum P/Annum Responsibilities include: As an Adult Social Care Team Manager at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, you will lead, develop, and inspire a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support that reflects our Social Care Futures vision. You will translate our ambition-to enable people in the borough to live independent and fulfilled lives-into outstanding practice and continuous service improvement.This role specifically leads the Safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Hub, ensuring robust oversight of statutory duties and promoting a strong safeguarding culture across adult social care. You will bring expertise in the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related legislation, with proven experience in managing complex safeguarding and DoLS processes. You will champion excellent practice around mental capacity, supporting staff to apply principles confidently and consistently.Aligned with the RBWM Adult Social Care Strategy, you will promote prevention, choice, and community connection, ensuring safeguarding responses are timely, proportionate, and uphold individuals' rights and wellbeing. Your leadership will contribute to the borough's strategic aim of creating safer, greener, and cleaner communities with opportunity for all, as outlined in the Council Plan . You will foster a culture of co-production, continuous improvement, and compassionate leadership, ensuring the team delivers high-quality, outcome-focused support that reflects the borough's commitment to dignity, inclusion, and excellence in care Main Duties: Team Leadership & Performance Recruit, induct, coach and appraise a multidisciplinary team (social workers, occupational therapists and non-registered social care practitioners) Set SMART objectives, monitor workloads, oversee case allocation and ensure timely reviews. Champion staff development-identify training needs, run reflective team meetings and promote career progression. Act as a positive role model for our HERO values. Quality Assurance & Compliance Maintain rigorous auditing of care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding referrals Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (CQC, local authority frameworks) and internal policies Respond to complaints, identify learning and develop service improvement plans. Operational Management Oversee day-to-day service delivery: referrals, assessments, reviews and complex case management Focus on resource allocation to maximise value and outcomes. Produce monthly performance reports for senior leadership-KPIs, residents feedback, staff metrics Chair Safeguarding and Best Interest meetings. Person-Centred Practice Embed strengths-based, recovery-oriented, positive risk approaches in all aspects of care planning Promote co-production-engage people who draw on services, carers and advocates in service design and governance. Address health inequalities by tailoring support for diverse and vulnerable populations. Leading with cultural humility. Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a key liaison with health services, housing, voluntary sector, DWP and legal teams Represent the service at multi-agency forums Develop strategic partnerships to expand community resources and preventative services. Minimum Requirements: Substantial experience in adult social care (minimum 3-5 years), ideally including roles as a Senior Practitioner or Assistant Team Manager or Team Manager. Demonstrable experience in complex case management, including mental capacity assessments, safeguarding adults at risk and working with the Court of Protection Experience of performance management, staff supervision, appraisals and professional development Proven ability to work collaboratively in multi-agency settings (NHS, housing, voluntary sector) to achieve positive outcomes. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential. Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly payment To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Windsor & Maidenhead please email your updated CV to us or contact Dan Mulvey for more information. Job Title : Service Team Manager Location : Windsor & Maidenhead Salary: £53,296 - £58,286 per annum
