Family Help Team Manager (CP Enquiry Team)

Are you ready to lead with compassion and purpose?

Birmingham Children'sTrust is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Work Team Manager to joinour Family Help service in the Child Protection Enquiry Team. This is afantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children, youngpeople, and families across Birmingham. We are committed to Working Together tomake Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in. Our mission is to deliverexcellent social work and family support services for the city's mostvulnerable children and families. Every member of our team plays a vital rolein achieving our vision.

Responsibilities of the role:
• Lead a team including Social Workers and Family Support Workers leading in S47 Inquiries.
• Provide operational leadership and set high standards of practice andcustomer care.
• Ensure delivery of child-centred services that comply with legal andstatutory guidance.
• Champion safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Drive performance and quality assurance through reflective supervision andevidence-based auditing.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen local servicedelivery.
• Embed the Trust's practice model, Connections Count, in everyday teampractice.
• Manage budgets effectively and ensure value for money.

What can we offer you?
• In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000
• Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions- T&C's will apply.
• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays,rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years ofservice.
• Free on-site parking.
• Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee
• Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model ofworking which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.
• We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversityand are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - aplace where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

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.

Benefits

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.