Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Court Team Manager to lead our specialist Court Team within the Safeguarding and Care Planning Service. As Court Team Manager, you will lead a dedicated team of practitioners managing complex pre-proceedings and care proceedings work. Working closely with legal services, senior leaders and partner agencies, you will ensure that children at risk of significant harm receive timely and effective interventions that achieve the best possible outcomes.
About the Court Team The Court Team is a specialist team within Bromley's Safeguarding and Care Planning Service. The team works with children where court intervention is required to safeguard their welfare and secure long-term permanence.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and develop a specialist court team.
- Provide management oversight of complex child protection and care proceedings.
- Ensure high-quality assessments, care planning and evidence-based practice.
- Deliver reflective supervision, support and professional challenge to practitioners.
- Monitor performance, quality and compliance with statutory responsibilities.
- Chair strategy meetings, planning meetings and other multi-agency forums as required.
- Work collaboratively with Legal Services and partner agencies to achieve timely outcomes for children.
- Drive continuous service improvement and contribute to wider practice development.
- Support staff learning, development and career progression.
- Promote a positive team culture focused on high standards and excellent outcomes.
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker
- Significant experience in children's safeguarding and court work.
- Experience supervising, supporting and developing practitioners.
- Strong leadership, decision-making and practice management skills.
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and statutory guidance.
- Confident managing risk and making complex decisions for vulnerable children.
- Ability to build effective relationships across multi-agency partnerships.
Benefits
- £50,867 - £59,545 per annum
- £2,000 Annual Retention Payment
- £2,000 Golden Hello (Welcome Payment)
- Excellent benefits including Lease Car Scheme
- 30 days annual leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free parking at Bromley Civic Centre
- Mileage reimbursement for business travel
- Relocation package of up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Salary sacrifice schemes including technology, Cycle2Work and GymFlex
- Retail and leisure discounts
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Excellent career progression opportunities
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