Clinical Practitioner

Healthy, Safe, Behaviour (HSB) Team – Supporting young people with Harmful Sexual Behaviour

GR5 - £42,839.00 to £51,356.00:

HSB Clinical Practitioner (Practitioner Psychologist / Senior Social Worker) - 36.5hrs

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic senior social worker or Practitioner Psychologist to join our Healthy Safe Behaviours Team (HSB). This newly configured service supports children and young people (7 to 17 years), open to Birmingham Children’s Trust, who present with harmful sexual behaviour. The team adopt a multi-agency approach, supporting Early Help, Safeguarding, Children in Care and Youth Justice Services; delivering bespoke and tailored interventions and programmes of education and support.

The successful candidate will:

• Carry out HSB assessments, formulation and deliver informed and tailored interventions to children, young people, families &/or caregivers. This includes working with the professional network around the child/young person; providing HSB specific consultation, developing shared formulations of complex needs/presentations, contributing to safety plans, providing educational programs and offer direct support to children and young people and their families.
• Training in trauma informed approaches and experience in supporting others in trauma informed care (or enthusiasm to develop this knowledge/skills) is desirable. This work can be pressured and emotionally challenging at times, but can also be very rewarding. You will be joining an organisation and service committed to continuous improvement, striving to deliver excellence and embracing best practice, innovation, creativity and research.

Birmingham is a ‘super diverse’ city and a broad range of diverse ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds represented in our workforce and in those we support.

We are looking for candidates with passion, motivation and enthusiasm to:

• deliver a high-quality service to children, families, caregivers and victims of harmful sexualised behaviour.
• have the experience and skills matched to the relevant job description and person specification.
• have a desire to work with and alongside others, to learn, innovate and deliver improvements.
• be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• have a desire to work directly with children, young people and their families who have experienced significant adversity and traumatic experiences.

We will provide you with access to training, regular professional supervision, and on-going support.

If you are a team player, with strengths in multi-agency and partnership working, who is passionate in developing and delivering high quality and effective services for this population, we would love to hear from you. We will provide you with access to training, regular supervision, and on-going support.

In order to be considered for this role please include a supporting statement and CV demonstrating how you meet the competencies required as outlined in the attached person specification.

For more information, please contact Lucia Malin, HSB Team Manager Lucia.Malin@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk or Lee Vince, TESS & HSB Head of Service Lee.Vince@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk

Closing date: 26th October 2025

Interviews will take place on: Monday 10th November 2025

We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.