Locum Case Manager / Court Progression Manager – Reading

Description

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 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 teams, and other stakeholdersMaintain high professional standards while managing competing prioritiesEssential Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registrationSubstantial experience within family justice, including care proceedings and complex child protection casesExcellent communication, organisational, and coaching skillsStrong analytical skills with the ability to manage competing prioritiesHighly resilient, proactive, and able to work autonomouslyWillingness to attend client offices (Wokingham & Bracknell) up to once a week / fortnight if requiredBenefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy

DBS check processed and paid forReferral bonus up to 300 for recommending colleaguesBonus for finding your own roleTwice weekly payrollDedicated recruitment consultant support throughout your locum assignmentApply 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 removed) or call (phone number removed).

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Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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