About this job

ECAS Team Manager (PO7) Be part of something new. Lead a service that changes outcomes. Team Manager – Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS) Children’s Care & Support 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. This is a rare opportunity to lead a new specialist service from the ground up, shaping practice, performance and system-wide impact. About the Role As ECAS Team Manager, you will provide operational leadership, quality assurance and performance oversight of the service. You will: <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;">Lead delivery of high-quality, court-ready assessments within statutory timescales</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Drive a robust quality assurance and performance framework</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Provide professional supervision and workforce development</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Build strong relationships with Legal Services, judiciary and partners</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Shape the strategic development and credibility of the ECAS model</li> </ul>

Special requirements for this post

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. 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.

About you

Why Join ECAS Now? <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li>Lead a new, high-profile and innovative service</li> <li>Influence system-wide court performance and practice standards</li> <li>Shape workforce, processes and delivery model</li> <li>Gain exposure to senior leadership and external partners</li> <li>Play a key role in transforming outcomes for children</li> </ul> What We’re Looking For <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li>Experienced Team Manager with strong court and safeguarding background</li> <li>Proven leadership and performance management capability</li> <li>Expertise in care proceedings and legal frameworks</li> <li>Ability to lead in a complex, high-pressure environment.</li> </ul>

About us

Barking & Dagenham is changing. It Starts Here. Think you know Barking and Dagenham? Think again. While this small corner of east London might have a reputation for needing development, scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find active communities and a place that consistently punches above its weight. The borough is changing – and changing for the better. And It Starts Here. Yes, the borough has its challenges. But it’s on the cusp of something exciting. With one of the youngest populations in the country, ambitions are high and rightly so. 98% of our schools are rated Good or Outstanding and every year more of our talented teenagers get into Russell Group Universities and hotly sought after apprenticeship schemes. We have award winning parks, centuries old manor houses full of relics and artifacts you can go and see, and the ruins of one of Anglo-Saxon England's most powerful and wealthiest religious sites. We’re even bringing beavers and white storks to the borough to help rewild the local landscape and boost biodiversity. Over the past few years, we’ve been working hard to improve how we deliver services and support our community. From tackling inequality to making sure our services are the best they can be, we’re focused on what matters most to local people.  We’re creating the conditions for people to thrive - so everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, feel proud to call this place home, and be part of something bigger.   #ItStartsHere - with our streets, our schools, our neighbourhoods. And with your application to join our determined team who are passionate about doing what’s best for the future of Barking and Dagenham.  As an Investors in People Gold Award employer, we’re serious about supporting our staff. From flexible working, professional training and career development to wellbeing initiatives, we want our people to feel valued and supported in everything they do.

Additional Information

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most If you are ready to lead innovation and deliver system-wide impact, we want to hear from you. 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. 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

Available documents

ECAS Team Manager JDPS 100926.docx

Team Manager - Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS) (Full Time)