In-House Advocate Childcare

In-House Advocate (Childcare) – Bury Council

Championing Justice for Children – A Role with Purpose

• Hybrid (2 days on-site or in court per week)
• Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)
• £52,805 - £53,878 per annum
• Greater Manchester Local Government Pension Scheme (19.5% employer contribution)
• Flexible working policies, generous holiday entitlement, professional development

Make a Difference in Children's Lives

Bury Council is committed to safeguarding and supporting the most vulnerable members of our community. As an In-House Advocate, you will play a crucial role in representing the Council at court, providing expert legal advice on childcare law, and supporting social care colleagues in ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people.

This is an exciting time to join our growing legal services team, where you will contribute to shaping legal policies and procedures while developing your advocacy skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Represent Bury Council in court proceedings concerning childcare and social care matters.
• Provide expert legal advice and guidance to social care teams and senior management.
• Assist in developing and implementing legal compliance policies and best practices.
• Work closely with the Head of Social Care Legal Team to uphold excellent legal practice.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will need to be:

• A qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with an up-to-date practising certificate and advocacy rights.
• Experienced in childcare law, with a strong background in legal proceedings related to children's services.
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to provide clear legal advice.
• Collaborative and adaptable, able to build and maintain strong working relationships across departments.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive Legal Team – Work within a dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate legal team that values your input and development.
• Professional Growth – We invest in our team, offering legal and managerial apprenticeships and career progression opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance – Our flexible working policies and hybrid setup help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Meaningful Impact – See the direct results of your work in safeguarding children and young people across Bury.

What Our Team Says

“The legal team at Bury is a supportive environment where everyone works together to deliver high-quality legal representation. Our managers genuinely value our opinions and support our career growth.”

“The best part of working at Bury Council? The ability to make a real difference in children's lives while collaborating with a team that truly cares.”