Team Manager – Legal Proceedings and Case Progression
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Starting salary:£53,857
Job level:Level 5 Zone 1
Work location: 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG
Hours per week:36
Contract type:PermanentClosing date:17^th August 2025
Interviews to be held: 28^th and 29^th August 2025
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussionAnonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
About us
Camden is building a place where everyone can thrive. We’re not just home to one of the UK’s most dynamic economies – we’re also home to a community of people who believe in fairness, inclusion and the power of public service. From innovative early intervention programmes to bold partnerships that bring real social change, this is a place where your ideas and your work will really matter.
If you’re passionate about improving outcomes for children and families and want to work in a borough that’s driving systemic change, this is your chance to be part of it.
The role
This is a specialist role, focused on ensuring that care planning and legal proceedings are timely, robust and centred on children’s best interests. You’ll act as the key link between social workers, legal services and the courts, ensuring quality and accountability throughout the legal process.
You’ll take ownership of tracking and monitoring care proceedings, lead on quality assurance of court reports and social work statements, and chair regular pre-proceedings and court tracking meetings.As part of our Quality Assurance service, you’ll also produce reports to identify themes and areas for improvement, contribute to service development, working closely with the Service manager for Quality Assurance
This is a great opportunity to help shape and strengthen practice across our children's workforce.
About you
You’ll be a registered social worker (Social Work England) with significant experience in care planning, safeguarding, and court proceedings. You’ll have a deep understanding of legal and statutory requirements in children’s social care and bring a proactive, outcomes-focused approach to progressing cases efficiently and effectively.
We’re looking for someone who can lead by example – guiding and mentoring practitioners, supporting the efficient management of case work., and influencing system-wide improvements. Your communication and negotiation skills will be key to supporting the case work across legal teams, courts, and operational services. A strong grasp of quality assurance and performance monitoring will also be essential.
If you’re passionate about delivering better outcomes for children and families, and want to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clickingHERE
Working for Camden
We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting our communities, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. ClickHERE tosee full details of our benefits.
Additional information
To view the Job Profile, please clickHERE
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.
Inclusion and DiversityWe want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit ourrecruitment website
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
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Full-time
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Legal
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