Expanding Southport law firm has 20 new jobs available with range of roles

AN expanding Southport legal firm has unveiled lots of new job opportunities with over 20 new roles available! United Legal Assistance is based on Hoghton Street, at the heart of Southport Town Centre, close to Southport train Station and local bus routes. It boasts a friendly, honest and professional team with over 20 years experience in the insurance and claims management industry. The business aims to provide a quality and memorable service, whether working on behalf of the broker or while representing the client. United Legal Assistance was founded in 2014 by brothers Adam and Gavin.

The company is currently advertising over 20 jobs with a variety of roles available, as follows:-

● Telephone Sales Advisor

● Motor Claims Handler

● Business Development Manager

● Telesales Appointment Setter

● Bookkeeper

Prospective employees can enjoy a competitive salary, excellent company benefits, a variety of staff events and the ability to work within a progressive, fast growing local business.

United Legal Assistance Operations Manager John Young said:- "Due to expansion, we currently have a number of job roles available which will suit people with a wide variety of skills. Experience within the industry for most of these roles is preferred but not essential, although a good personality and the ability to communicate effectively is vital. We offer good quality training and lots of support and mentorship for new starters. There are lots of great businesses in Southport that are perhaps better known than us at the moment, we have gone under the radar a little bit. But we are looking to change and become more recognised as we expand. We employ around 50 people at the moment in excellent office facilities at Charlotte House in Southport Town Centre and are looking forward to growing that number. This is a really good place to work with a very capable, efficient and friendly team and we'd like to invite people to come and join us. If anyone has any questions or would like to know any further information please get in touch."

United Legal Assistance is at: 1st Floor, Charlotte House, 35-37 Hoghton Street Southport, PR9 0NS. For more details about the roles available please visit:- United-Legal.Co.UK or email:- Recruitment@United-Legal.Co.UK, or call them on:- 01704468030.

Social isolation among issues Northern hoping to fight with £50,000 community fund

COMMUNITY groups across the North of England have until midnight, on:- Friday, 11 August 2023, to apply for a slice of £50,000 in funding made available by Northern to help combat a range of cost of living issues.

The train operator has re-opened its Customer and Community Improvement Fund (CCIF) and is offering grants of:- £1,000, £5,000 and £10,000 for projects delivered between:- 1 October 2023 and 31 March 2024.

Applications are encouraged for schemes that help combat social isolation, mental health and wellbeing, financial inclusion, digital inclusion, poverty and all aspects of social mobility, including:- education, mentoring, skills, training and employment.

Carolyn Watson, Director of Stakeholder and Community Engagement, at Northern, said:- "The CCIF has previously supported some incredible projects, bringing long lasting benefits to people across our network. The rise in the cost of living is affecting many of the communities we serve; with issues such as social isolation, mental health and social mobility on the rise. Northern is committed to making a positive impact on the North in all we do and for all we serve; and we're delighted to make this fund available again."

Previous recipients of CCIF funding include:- Woodworking Warriors (supporting veterans with mental and physical conditions), Young Routes (part of Warrington Youth Zone), Leeds Dads (a parenting support group for young children and fathers), Footsteps (supporting vulnerable women leaving prison), Cycling Without Age (a scheme to improve the wellbeing of elderly people) and InterActive Family Days (a project that organised outings for disabled children).

For more information and details of how to apply, visit:- NorthernRailway.Co.UK.