Local Government Jobs

Manchester City Council
Legal Officer
Grade 6 £22,730 to £26,016 (bar at £25,220)
Ref: NB50643100/11
Location: Town Hall Complex, Manchester, M60 2LA
Hours: 35 per week
Fixed-term Contract for 12 Months
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Disclosure Officer within the Children’s Services (Legal) Group in the Legal Services Division.
A new joint protocol between Manchester City Council and GMP has been developed in order to manage issues of disclosure of Children’s Services records to Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The protocol will apply when GMP are investigating or prosecuting offences against a child/ children who are known to Children’s Services.
The protocol is to be piloted, initially for a 12 month period.
The role of the Disclosure Officer will be to trace all records held by Children’s Services, review them and make decisions concerning disclosure in accordance with the legal framework.
Ability to understand and comply with a legal framework is required together with an ability to manage large volumes of paperwork. A “can do” approach and flexibility will be essential.
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
All disabled applicants who meet the short-listing criteria are guaranteed to go through to the recruitment assessment process.
Apply online at www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs
Application forms and further details are available from: Recruitment Services, Corporate Personnel, Level 2, Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Pink Bank Lane, Manchester M12 5GL. Tel: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784. Textphone: 0161 953 2785. Closing date: 13 July 2009.
Manchester City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer