ECAS Team Manager - Specialist Intervention Service (Full Time)

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:

• Lead delivery of high-quality, court-ready assessments within statutory timescales
• Drive a robust quality assurance and performance framework
• Provide professional supervision and workforce development
• Build strong relationships with Legal Services, judiciary and partners
• Shape the strategic development and credibility of the ECAS model

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?

• Lead a new, high-profile and innovative service
• Influence system-wide court performance and practice standards
• Shape workforce, processes and delivery model
• Gain exposure to senior leadership and external partners
• Play a key role in transforming outcomes for children

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced Team Manager with strong court and safeguarding background
• Proven leadership and performance management capability
• Expertise in care proceedings and legal frameworks
• Ability to lead in a complex, high-pressure environment.

About us

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