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ECAS Co-ordinator (Scale 5)

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Co-ordinator – Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS)
Children’s Care & Support

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.

This is a key role within a new service, ensuring that processes run smoothly, efficiently and within statutory timescales.

About the Role

As ECAS Co-ordinator, you will provide specialist business and administrative support, coordinating assessment activity across pre-proceedings and care proceedings.

You will:

• Track and monitor cases against court and statutory deadlines
• Coordinate meetings, hearings and assessment activity
• Maintain accurate systems and escalate risks of delay
• Act as a key liaison between social workers, legal services and courts
• Support performance reporting and service delivery

Special requirements for this post

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?

• Join a new, innovative service at launch stage
• Play a vital role in ensuring timely court processes
• Develop experience within children’s social care and legal systems
• Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team
• Access opportunities to develop and progress your career

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in administration within social care, legal or similar settings
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Ability to manage time-critical work and competing priorities

Confidence working with sensitive and confidential information

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