In our work, teams of legal advisers are accountable to the elected members of the Council, who are ultimately accountable to the people of Leicester. This means that we must always think about how we can protect the reputation of council and the city. This gives an extremely high priority to everything we do and means that you should always be aware of how you are perceived. We are responsible for the provision of all local government services within the city limits, including social services, education and libraries. Administrative and Commercial Support Officers, Receptionists, Management Assistants and Election Workers. We help the Council to function optimally. I was part of a staff focus group discussing the Council`s values. We`ve all worked in different service areas, but we`ve come up with similar words to describe what motivates us. Our values are positivity, trust, respect, flexibility, openness and transparency. In this role, I oversee the important work the Board does to represent BME workers, ensure equality and ensure their voices are heard when it comes to politics. My supervisor supports my commitment and we both see the benefits for my own development.
Working in Leicester City Council`s legal advisory services will provide you with extensive legal experience that you won`t find anywhere else. The Council is a huge organization with complex policies and operating in a highly regulated environment. This means that we work on a range of high-quality cases and often deal with multi-million pound contracts. As a municipality with special responsibilities for children in care, working here also offers you the opportunity to gain experience in child protection work at an early stage. Working closely with contract lawyers, our procurement team advises the Board on the use of its annual budget. Join this team of ten and they could advise you on everything from lawnmowers to retirement homes. In fact, the only areas we don`t cover are adult computing and social services. Since every procurement goes through a value-for-money review, you can be involved in a number of interesting projects. At the same time, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to ensure that the Council`s budget is well spent. « Whatever your role on the board, you always have the opportunity to develop and develop your role. » Our vision and values guide what we do. These principles connect our employees and departments to ensure we are all working towards the same goals.
We will work with creativity and energy for the benefit of the people who live and work in our city. « The board offers a wealth of legal experience that you won`t find anywhere else. » I expected a very formal work environment, but I was pleasantly surprised by the welcoming attitude and support I received. Private law practice doesn`t offer much in terms of different experiences and I have gained more knowledge and skills here than in private law firms. The opportunities, benefits and support have been by far the best of my career. I joined the Council to make a difference on the ground and improve people`s lives. It helps that I have really dedicated colleagues who want to make Leicester a better place for residents. They are going the extra mile as public servants and taking on all sorts of roles, as COVID-19 has shown. We are a big family that supports each other and we do everything we can to ensure that residents get the support they need in an emergency.
We want everyone who works for us to feel safe, comfortable and confident because they are who they are. We are wholeheartedly committed to ensuring that everyone here is encouraged, supported and respected for their individuality. Therefore, if you join us, you will be treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Join this team and you will be involved in the administrative support of the coroner or registrar. In coroner`s court, this could mean supporting coroner`s inquests. When you join the Registrar`s support team, you may be involved in areas such as replacing birth, marriage or death certificates or citizenship ceremonies. We offer flexible and part-time work opportunities, as well as a friendly and supportive atmosphere and the opportunity to develop existing skills and acquire new ones. We know how important it is for you to feel valued for your work. Supporting people is in our nature and we work hard to support your health and well-being while you work for us.
That`s why we have a variety of benefits that allow you to enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Kingfisher Youth Centre Youth Professional Worker If you are a child custody lawyer looking for your next role and this is similar to your type of location, please contact us. Calling all craftsmen, including electricians, plumbers, painters, plasterers and carpenters. We have a number of vacancies in our cavity and repair housing department. When you come to us, you get unparalleled benefits such as an award-winning local pension, generous annual leave, education and job security. We are looking for co-lives caregivers who work from home to improve the quality of life for vulnerable people. This flexible and rewarding role also offers a better work-life balance. If you`re looking for a job, training or volunteering in Leicestershire, find out how Work & Skills can help. This is a great opportunity to protect some of Leicester`s most vulnerable people and to be involved in a variety of difficult and interesting cases. With the obligation to take charge of your workload, you will enjoy the mix of office and judicial work, working with several agencies to protect children. From reading case law to writing testimony, visiting the court and the opportunity to work with some of the UK`s best lawyers, you`ll be involved at all levels of potentially complex cases.
Human resources, health and safety, policy and resource consultants. We enable our employees to grow and transform. Swimming instructors Various locations in Leicester City We ask all our employees to complete an employee survey every two years. The 2019 survey showed us that more than 90% of employees feel valued for their work and 92% feel confident in the effectiveness of their work.