We are looking for someone who has Service Manager level experience in CP and Court.

Essential Qualifications

* Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England.

* Current registration with Social Work England.

* Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to children’s safeguarding, court work, and leadership.

Essential Experience

* Substantial post-qualification experience within Children’s Social Care at Service Manager level.

* Extensive experience of managing complex child protection, child in need, looked after children, and permanence cases.

* Significant experience of care proceedings and pre-proceedings (Public Law Outline), including direct involvement in legal planning, case progression, court attendance, and permanence planning.

* Extensive experience of providing professional advice, guidance, and challenge to social workers and managers regarding care proceedings and pre-p...