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This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Children's Social Worker to join the Case Progression team as a Case Progression Manager on a 12 month fixed term basis. The Case Progression Manager is a critical role in overseeing the timely and effective movement of matters within the Public Law Outline (PLO) process. This role ensures that statutory responsibilities are met and that children’s welfare remains central to all decision-making. The postholder works closely with Social Workers, Team Managers, legal services, and multi-agency partners to monitor case trajectories, identify delays, and drive improvements in practice.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee the timely and effective movement of matters within the Public Law Outline (PLO) process
ensure statutory responsibilities are met and that children’s welfare remains central to all decision-making
work closely with Social Workers, Team Managers, legal services, and multi-agency partners to monitor case trajectories, identify delays, and drive improvements in practice
act as a bridge between operational teams and legal services, facilitating effective communication and ensuring cases are legally sound and procedurally compliant
track performance indicators such as timescales for assessments, pre-proceedings actions, and court submissions, identifying patterns of drift and escalating concerns where necessary
coaching and mentoring staff, promoting reflective practice, and encouraging critical thinking in complex decision-making
coordinate multi-agency input and ensuring timely information sharing
prepare monthly performance reports for each of the localities
present a quarterly legal report to the senior management team and analyse trends, areas of focus and propose actions required
work closely with the Social Work Academy and the legal department to develop and deliver targeted training packages for staff
Requirements:
Qualified Children's Social Worker
substantial experience in statutory children’s services, including safeguarding and court work
strong analytical skills
deep understanding of child protection legislation and the PLO framework
ability to challenge practice constructively
resilience
excellent communication
commitment to promoting the rights and welfare of children
a full driving licence and willingness to drive
DBS clearance (Enhanced Adult’s and Children’s)
to have completed your ASYE year (if you qualified after 2012)
Social Work England registration
What we offer:
flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year
family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family
supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
an in-house Occupational Health service
employee discount scheme
cycle to work scheme
links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network
career development and qualification opportunities