Court Progression Manager - 1 year Fixed Term Contract

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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 ...