Principal Social Work Manager – Court Team
Job Title: Principal Social Work Manager – Court Team
Specialism: Children Court Work
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £41.42 hourly
Type: Ongoing, Full Time/Part Time
Lead and manage the Court Team, ensuring effective oversight of care proceedings and pre‑proceedings work in compliance with the Children Act 1989 and Public Law Outline requirements. Provide expert guidance and oversight on complex safeguarding and legal cases, ensuring evidence‑based decision‑making. Oversee the quality assurance of court statements, social work evidence, care plans and permanence planning documentation. Chair legal planning meetings, permanency tracking meetings and escalation forums to promote timely decisions and minimise delays for children.
Person specification
Qualifications:
* Degree in Social Work (BA/MA or equivalent)
* Management or leadership qualification (desirable)
* Evidence of continued professional development in safeguarding and court practice
Registration & compliance:
* Registered with Social Work England
* Extensive knowledge of the Children Act 1989/2004, Public Law Outline and family court processes
* Strong understanding of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory guidance for looked‑after children and permanence planning
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