Locum Case Manager / Court Progression Manager - Reading

Locum Case Manager / Court Progression Manager - Reading Borough Council Hybrid / Remote 40/hrContract Type: Locum / Temporary Working Pattern: Flexible, remote-based (optional 1 day/week in-person) Location: Wokingham and Bracknell (near train stations) Pay Rate: 40 per hour (umbrella) / up to 400 day rateRole OverviewReading Borough Council is seeking an experienced Locum Case Manager, also known as a Court Progression Manager, to join their Joint Legal Team. This temporary role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely progression of care proceedings and child protection cases, supporting social work teams, and driving improvements in practice.The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact between social workers, team managers, and Assistant Directors of Children''s Services, providing oversight, guidance, and quality assurance for cases in both pre-proceedings and court proceedings.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor and track cases in pre-proceedings and court proceedings, ensuring compliance with statutory timescalesProvide oversight, guidance, and challenge to social work teams to drive case progressionAnalyse case progression, identify causes of delay, and escalate concerns where necessarySupport preparation of written evidence and reports for courtAttend Legal Planning / Gateway meetings and monthly tracking meetingsDrive improvements through quality assurance, monitoring, and performance trackingWork collaboratively with social workers, team managers, legal ..... full job details .....