ECAS Team Manager - Specialist Intervention Service (Full Time)
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
About this job
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>ECAS Team Manager (PO7)</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>Be part of something new. Lead a service that changes outcomes.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>Team Manager – Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS)</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>Children’s Care & Support</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">We are recruiting to a pivotal leadership role within our new Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS) — a flagship model designed to improve court outcomes and reduce delay for children and families.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">This is a rare opportunity to lead a new specialist service from the ground up, shaping practice, performance and system-wide impact.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">As ECAS Team Manager, you will provide operational leadership, quality assurance and performance oversight of the service.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">You will:</span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Lead delivery of high-quality, court-ready assessments within statutory timescales</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Drive a robust quality assurance and performance framework</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Provide professional supervision and workforce development</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Build strong relationships with Legal Services, judiciary and partners</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Shape the strategic development and credibility of the ECAS model</span></li> </ul>
Special requirements for this post
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">We welcome applications from qualified and experienced candidates. You will need to have a Social Work. You will need to hold a current SW England registration. </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Children’s Department of Barring Services check.</span></p>
About you
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>Why Join ECAS Now?</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Lead a new, high-profile and innovative service</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Influence system-wide court performance and practice standards</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Shape workforce, processes and delivery model</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Gain exposure to senior leadership and external partners</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Play a key role in transforming outcomes for children</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Experienced Team Manager with strong court and safeguarding background</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Proven leadership and performance management capability</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Expertise in care proceedings and legal frameworks</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Ability to lead in a complex, high-pressure environment.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p>
About us
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>Make a Difference Where It Matters Most</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">If you are ready to lead innovation and deliver system-wide impact, we want to hear from you.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">We need committed individuals to support us in the delivery of these aims and to become part of our team to make a difference to our children and families. In return we offer a competitive pay package, £2.5k Recruitment and Retention Allowance, generous pension and relocation package, annual leave up to 31 days, excellent opportunities for career progression, whether you want to broaden your experience as a social worker or step into management, investment in your learning and development as well as a commitment to your wellbeing.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">If you like the sound of moving to an authority where social workers are truly valued, get in touch with us today for a confidential discussion about this post by emailing socialcarerecruitment@lbbd.gov.uk </span></p>