Business Coordinator - Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS)
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
About this job
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>ECAS Co-ordinator (Scale 5)</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Be part of something new. Shape better futures for children.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Co-ordinator – Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS)</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Children’s Care & Support</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We are recruiting to a new role and exciting opportunity within our new Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS) — supporting the coordination and delivery of court-directed assessment work.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a key role within a new service, ensuring that processes run smoothly, efficiently and within statutory timescales.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As ECAS Co-ordinator, you will provide specialist business and administrative support, coordinating assessment activity across pre-proceedings and care proceedings.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">You will:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Track and monitor cases against court and statutory deadlines</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinate meetings, hearings and assessment activity</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain accurate systems and escalate risks of delay</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Act as a key liaison between social workers, legal services and courts</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support performance reporting and service delivery</span></li> </ul>
Special requirements for this post
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Why Join ECAS Now?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Join a new, innovative service at launch stage</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Play a vital role in ensuring timely court processes</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Develop experience within children’s social care and legal systems</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Access opportunities to develop and progress your career</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience in administration within social care, legal or similar settings</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong organisational and coordination skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to manage time-critical work and competing priorities</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Confidence working with sensitive and confidential information</span></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>