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
Salary range
- £57,402 - £61,653 per year