Team Manager (Court Specialist)

Centurion Staunch Ashbourne Care; London; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children’s services provider in London is seeking a dedicated Team Manager (Court Specialist) to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed practice in social work. This role involves leading complex case management, mentoring staff, and working within legal frameworks. The successful candidate will have significant experience in children's social work and the ability to influence positive outcomes for families.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with significant experience in statutory children's social work.
• Strong experience in court work, able to interpret legal advice.
• Skilled in leading teams and improving practice quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex children's cases, particularly those under PLO.
• Provide guidance to social workers and improve practice quality.
• Chair legal meetings and work with various agencies.

Skills

Team Leadership

Decision-Making

Communication

Trauma-Informed Care

Legal Case Management

Education

Registered Social Worker

Job description

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Are you an experienced and passionate social work leader with expertise in court proceedings and complex case management? Cardiff Children’s Services is looking for aTeam Manager (Court Specialist)to lead the way in high-quality, trauma-informed practice and make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Social Worker who thrives in a fast-paced, supportive, and values-driven environment. If you're ready to take on a specialist role that focuses onPublic Law Outline (PLO)work andcourt excellence, this could be the perfect step in your career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take a lead role in managingcomplex children’s cases, particularly those under PLO
• Provideexpert guidance and mentoringto social workers across the service
• Drive improvements inpractice quality, risk analysis, and legal case management
• Act as aleader in trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches
• Chair and attend meetings such as Legal Planning Meetings, core groups, and statutory reviews
• Work closely with partners in health, education, and legal services to co-produce new services
• Maintain oversight ofcourt budgetsand resources related to case management
• Support Cardiff’scourt improvement strategyas part of a multi-agency effort

What We’re Looking ForEssential Requirements

• Registered Social Worker
• Significantpost-qualifying experiencein statutory children’s social work
• Strong experience incourt work, including interpreting legal advice and drafting court reports
• Proven ability tolead and motivate teams, and develop practice in others
• Experience working within case management frameworks and deliveringpositive outcomes
• Sound understanding of child protection, children looked after, and safeguarding legislation
• Strongorganisational and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently
• Knowledge oftrauma-informed, strengths-based modelsand child-centred approaches
• Ability to speak Welsh or another community language (e.g. Arabic, Somali, Polish, Czech)
• Familiarity with solution-focused, restorative, or motivational interviewing techniques

Key Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• High-level IT proficiency, including use of council data systems
• Ability to manage performance, supervise staff, and monitor KPIs
• Confident in chairing meetings and managing inter-agency relationships
• Understanding of how adversity affects family dynamics and child development

Why Join Cardiff Children’s Services?

• Be a key figure in shaping practice and influencing outcomes for children and families
• Work in a forward-thinking, inclusive council committed to high standards of care
• Receive ongoing professional development, supervision, and career progression support
• Contribute to Cardiff’s mission to be a leading authority in children’s services across the UK

Additional Info:

• Occasionalout-of-hours workmay be required
• Enhanced DBS checkis mandatory
• The post requirestravel across Cardiff and occasionally further afield

Additional Information:

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How to Apply

Take the next step in your career! Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to helping others find their homes. Click the 'Apply Now' button to submit your application. Or alternatively, send the below listed documents [e-mail] be fast tracked for the role:

• Updated CV.
• License/ Photo ID
• Right to Work.
• 3 year References

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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