At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage complex child protection cases while ensuring children's needs are met.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on improving outcomes for children in care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career advancement in social care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through impactful leadership and collaboration.
- Qualifications: Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are looking for someone who has Service Manager level experience in CP and Court.
Essential Qualifications
- Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England.
- Current registration with Social Work England.
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to children’s safeguarding, court work, and leadership.
Essential Experience
- Substantial post-qualification experience within Children’s Social Care at Service Manager level.
- Extensive experience of managing complex child protection, child in need, looked after children, and permanence cases.
- Significant experience of care proceedings and pre-proceedings (Public Law Outline), including direct involvement in legal planning, case progression, court attendance, and permanence planning.
- Extensive experience of providing professional advice, guidance, and challenge to social workers and managers regarding care proceedings and pre-proceedings practice.
- Proven management experience within Children’s Social Care, including supervision, performance management, workforce development, and service improvement.
- Experience of working effectively with Legal Services, Cafcass, the Family Courts, Independent Reviewing Officers, and partner agencies to progress plans for children.
- Experience of leading practice improvements to reduce delay and improve outcomes for children subject to pre-proceedings.
Court Progression Manager- Qualified Social Care employer: Tripod Partners
As a leading employer in the field of Children’s Social Care, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. Our Court Progression Manager role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while benefiting from comprehensive training programmes, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to continuous improvement within a dynamic team environment. Located in a vibrant community, our organisation is dedicated to empowering staff through leadership opportunities and a strong focus on safeguarding practices.
