Locum Case Manager / Court Progression Manager - Reading
Locum Case Manager / Court Progression Manager - Reading Borough Council | Hybrid / Remote | £40/hr
Contract Type: Locum / Temporary
Working Pattern: Flexible, remote-based (optional 1 day/week in-person)
Location: Wokingham & Bracknell (near train stations)
Pay Rate: £40 per hour (umbrella) / up to £400 day rate
Role Overview
Reading 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 Responsibilities
- Monitor and track cases in pre-proceedings and court proceedings, ensuring compliance with statutory timescales
- Provide oversight, guidance, and challenge to social work teams to drive case progression
- Analyse case progression, identify causes of delay, and escalate concerns where necessary
- Support preparation of written evidence and reports for court
- Attend Legal Planning / Gateway meetings and monthly tracking meetings
- Drive improvements through quality assurance, monitoring, and performance tracking
- Work collaboratively with social workers, team managers, legal teams, and other stakeholders
- Maintain high professional standards while managing competing priorities
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- Substantial experience within family justice, including care proceedings and complex child protection cases
- Excellent communication, organisational, and coaching skills
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Highly resilient, proactive, and able to work autonomously
- Willingness to attend client offices (Wokingham & Bracknell) up to once a week / fortnight if required
Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy
- DBS check processed and paid for
- Referral bonus up to £300 for recommending colleagues
- Bonus for finding your own role
- Twice weekly payroll
- Dedicated recruitment consultant support throughout your locum assignment
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Case Manager / Court Progression Manager looking for a locum opportunity with flexible working, please send your CV to Mayur Rabari at m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com or call 0114 700 3804.
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