Guardian Court Member

Rīgas valstspilsētas pašvaldības bāriņtiesa

LATVIJA, Tērbatas iela 69, Rīga, Rīga, Lotyšsko

The Guardian Court of Riga City Municipality is a special status guardianship and custody institution established by Riga City Municipality with specific competence to protect the rights and interests of children and persons under guardianship in the administrative territory of Riga City. The Guardian Court of Riga City Municipality (registration no. 90011524360) invites you to join our team Guardian Court Member for an indefinite period (classification code 3412 06) Your responsibilities will include: preparing and directing cases for consideration at Guardian Court sessions; preparing draft decisions; participating in Guardian Court sessions to ensure collegial decision-making, as well as taking actions to ensure decision implementation; inspecting living conditions at persons' residences and documenting the findings; establishing the child's views; preparing document drafts in accordance with regulatory requirements; receiving visitors and providing consultations; representing the Guardian Court in courts, state and municipal institutions; performing other duties in accordance with regulatory requirements. We expect from candidates: reached the age of 30 years; obtained at least an academic bachelor's degree or professional bachelor's degree and level 5 professional qualification or other qualification corresponding to European Qualifications Framework level 6 as defined in Latvia's education classification in pedagogy, psychology, medicine, social work or law, education management or public administration; at least three years of work experience in the thematic field of acquired education or in performing the duties of guardian court chairman, deputy chairman or guardian court member; unblemished reputation; knowledge of the state language at the highest level; excellent computer skills; high sense of responsibility, good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in conditions of high intensity and stress; absence of obstacles mentioned in Article 11 of the Guardian Court Law to hold the position of guardian court member; completion of the Guardian Court chairman, deputy chairman and members training program in the scope of 192 hours and professional development training program in the scope of 24 hours within the last 5 years will be considered an advantage. We offer: stable remuneration from 1657,00 – 1801,00 euro (before tax deduction), (until completion of the mandatory training program, salary 1557,00 euro – before tax deduction); social guarantees; vacation allowance at 50% of monthly salary; paid additional vacation days in accordance with the collective labor agreement; health insurance policy from the first month; responsible and interesting work in a dynamic work environment; development of professional knowledge, skills and abilities; workplace in well-equipped premises; opportunity to contribute to child rights protection; considerate and knowledgeable colleagues. Documents to submit: CV; motivation letter, which contains: - motivation for applying, work priorities, describing the abilities necessary for guardian court work and those you possess, and the benefits to the employer of hiring the respective candidate; - a signed declaration of compliance with the requirements specified in Article 10, paragraph 2 of the Guardian Court Law, as well as that there are no obstacles mentioned in Article 11 of the Guardian Court Law to hold the position of guardian court member; - a signed declaration that you consent to the competition commission obtaining data from the Ministry of Interior Information Center Criminal Record Register regarding convictions and administrative violations; copies of documents confirming education (for candidates who obtained education abroad, documents on its recognition in Latvia); a signed declaration that you are not dependent on alcohol, narcotic, psychotropic or toxic substances. Document submission: In person at the Guardian Court of Riga City Municipality, Tērbatas iela 69, Riga in a sealed envelope marked "Application for Guardian Court Member Position"; By mail, marking the envelope "Application for Guardian Court Member Position" (postmark on the last application deadline date); documents signed with a secure electronic signature to be sent to the Guardian Court of Riga City Municipality email address: [email protected], or using e-address in the unified state and municipal portal www.latvija.gov.lv Vacancy information: The position has state official status; Start date: by mutual agreement; Full-time permanent position. Application deadline until October 5, 2026 (inclusive) For additional information, contact: Ināra Kalniņa – Personnel Specialist at the Guardian Court of Riga City Municipality Phone 67037754 e-mail: [email protected] We will contact candidates who, following evaluation of submitted documents, will be invited to the second round of the competition. Your personal data controller is Riga City Municipality (Guardian Court of Riga City Municipality). Address: Tērbatas iela 69, Riga, LV-1001, email: [email protected]. The purpose of personnel selection is to identify the most suitable candidate with whom the municipality can establish employment relations. More information about the processing of your personal data is available in the Regulations on Personnel Selection Privacy Policy.