Your new role Southend Council are looking to appoint a Court Progression Manager within Children's Services within a 1-year fixed term capacity. The successful candidate will currently be a Team Manager or experienced Advanced Practitioner who can focus on driving the quality and timeliness of court work. They will play a vital role in ensuring cases progress in line with statutory timescales and that children achieve permanence without delay.Key Responsibilities Manage and quality assure legal gateway referrals and PLO documentation Ensure written social evidence and assessments, plans and reports are of the highest standard, prepared in clear, comprehensible Track and monitor care proceedings, PLO, and private law cases using trackers, dashboards, and LCS Chair and coordinate PPMs and case progression reviews to prevent drift and delay, and appropriately escalate concerns. Oversee assessments, permanence planning, and legal processes Provide quality assurance, guidance, and support to practitioners and managers across Family Help, CWD, AIPT, and CLA teams Use Power BI and data to monitor performance and produce reports Lead monthly tracking meetings and contribute to strategic forums Deliver training on PLO, care proceedings, CPRs, and court work Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are...
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