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We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about helping people learn and supporting a strong, skilled workforce across Birmingham Children’s Trust. If you enjoy designing training, working with different teams, and seeing the real impact of your work, this could be a great next step for you.As our Learning And Development Officer, you’ll help plan, develop, and deliver learning activities for staff across the Trust. You’ll work closely with colleagues to understand what people need, create or adapt training materials, and support programmes that help our workforce grow and develop.You’ll also be involved in project work, organising meetings, contributing to workforce development plans, and building strong working relationships across services.What You’ll Be Doing<ul> <li>Delivering learning and development sessions to a range of staff groups</li> <li>Designing and updating training materials and resources</li> <li>Supporting leadership and management development activities</li> <li>Helping to assess programmes against national standards</li> <li> Managing your own workload and contributing to wider team projects</li> <li>Using data, feedback, and information to shape training and identify improvements</li> <li>Working with teams across the Trust to support workforce development priorities </li></ul>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 have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.About you:We are looking for someone who has:<ul> <li> Experience in delivering or coordinating learning and development for adults</li> <li>A good understanding of how adults learn and what makes training effective</li> <li>Strong presenting and communication skills</li> <li>The ability to plan and manage a varied workload</li> <li>Confidence working with different teams and building professional relationships</li> <li>Good IT skills and the ability to prepare reports or presentations</li> <li> A proactive, solution-focused approach</li> <li>Willingness to travel around the city and occasionally work outside normal hours</li> <li>Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and inclusive practice</li></ul>A background in learning and development, assessing, management, social care, teaching, or a related professional area would all be relevant. If you don’t already have an Learning And Development qualification, you’ll need to be willing to work towards one.Onboarding Process: Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required undergo a series of background checks with Experian Including Experian Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre-employment requirements.Our Benefits:<ul> <li>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 of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!</li> <li>Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health &amp; Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns.</li> <li>Pension Scheme - You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme.</li> <li>Opportunities to develop your skills and pursue further CP.</li> <li>and so much more!</li></ul> BenefitsHelp 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Birmingham Children's Trust

Learning and Development Officer - Part Time

<ul> <li> We are looking for Social Work Assistants to join the Children in Care Teams - To support Social Workers who safeguard and promote the welfare of the most vulnerable children and young people in the City through the delivery of high quality service. You will have a variety of work in this role such as, supporting young people to keep in touch with their families, working closely with children and young people to undertake direct work and build trusting relationships and to work closely with other agencies working with families you are supporting. We are Birmingham Children’s Trust. ‘Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in.’ The sole purpose of Birmingham Children’s Trust is to make a positive difference for children, young people and families in the city, by driving up the quality of practice and partnerships across the city and its services. Every employee from Family Support and Social Workers to Finance and Legal, work together to make a positive difference to children, young people and families. We are one team, and each have an important role to play in achieving the Trusts objectives. Birmingham Children’s Trust Leadership team comprises of six Executive Directors who are responsible for leading and managing the Trust to be an autonomous and high performing organisation 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. About you: Essential <ul> <li>Experience of working with children and/or their families </li> <li>Working collaboratively with other agencies </li> <li>Passionate about working with children and young people to achieve positive outcomes. </li> </ul> Preferable <ul> <li>A driver with knowledge of the Birmingham area. </li> <li>Ability to work professionally with people experiencing challenging personal circumstances</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences through written, verbal and other means of communication.</li> </ul> Our offer to you: <ul> <li>We pay your Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>We pay your DBS application fee and reimburse your update service fee</li> <li>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 of service.</li> <li>Early finish every Friday!</li> <li>Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme which gives you the chance to drive a brand-new car for an affordable fixed monthly amount as part of a salary sacrifice initiative. With no deposits or credit checks required a range of all-inclusive driving packages</li> <li>Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!</li> <li>Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health &amp; Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns, to support the needs of the Trust and to ensure a positive work/life balance for our employees</li> <li>You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Discounted gym memberships with Pure Gym and Nuffield Health</li> </ul> </li></ul> BenefitsHelp 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Senior Social Worker Assistant - Children in Care

Your leadership can transform lives. At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in. We are seeking an exceptional leader to head our Strategic Commissioning Service – a pivotal role in shaping services that deliver the best outcomes for children and families. As our new Head of Service of Strategic Commissioning, you will need to be passionate and innovative about shaping commissioning and procurement services for the Trust. It is pivotal that you are able to review contracts and services and have the knowledge and ability to be critical a friend to ensure impactful service delivery that are both cost effective services and deliver maximum social value to improve lives of children and families and workforce in Birmingham. You will be able to:<ul> <li>Lead and inspire a high-performing commissioning team to deliver safe, loving and successful homes for Birmingham children.</li> <li>Develop and implement commissioning strategies that ensure sufficiency of placements, including fostering, residential care, and specialist provision.</li> <li>Drive transformation and innovation, embedding evidence-based practice and co-production with children, families, and partners.</li> <li>Oversee complex procurement processes, ensuring compliance with regulations while achieving value for money.</li> <li>Manage budgets and contracts effectively, using performance data to monitor outcomes and inform continuous improvement.</li> <li>Collaborate across sectors, building strong relationships with health, education, voluntary organisations, and private providers to create integrated solutions. </li> <li>Champion diversity and inclusion, ensuring services meet the needs of Birmingham’s diverse communities.</li> <li>Lead market development and sufficiency planning, ensuring the right services are available now and in the future.</li> <li>Embed quality assurance and performance frameworks, ensuring commissioned services meet Ofsted and statutory standards.</li></ul>Did you know:Birmingham Children’s Trust won the Supportive Social Work Employer of the Year award at the Social Worker of the Year Awards in October 2025. James Thomas, our (BCT) Chief Executive, said:“Winning two Social Worker of the Year Awards is testament to the devotion and dedication of all our staff, from those working with and directly supporting children, young people and families to those who are providing extremely valuable support services to enable practitioners to thrive.”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 have the correct right-to-work in the UK documents. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.Interview date: 9th FebruaryAbout You:<ul> <li>A high performing leader with significant experience in commissioning within children’s services or a related field.</li> <li>Strong commercial acumen and understanding of public sector procurement.</li> <li>Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills as you will be engaging with a diverse range of stakeholder</li> <li>Ability to analyse data and drive performance improvements.</li> <li>Passion for improving outcomes for children and families, with a commitment to trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches.</li></ul>Our offer to you:We offer a vast range of brilliant benefits to our BCT employees. Come join us to receive (not limited to):<ul> <li>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 of service.</li> <li>Generous Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health &amp; Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!</li> <li>Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use! </li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns, to support the needs of the Trust and to ensure a positive work/life balance for our employees</li> <li>You will receive a generous local government pension scheme in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>and so much more!</li></ul>Onboarding Process:Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required undergo a series of background checks with Experian Including Experian DBS, Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre-employment requirements.Contact:If you’re a passionate, experienced childcare professional ready to help shape young lives while driving high standards of care, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to:<ul> <li>Tracy Collins (Assistant Director - Commissioning &amp; Provider Services) - 0759258515</li> <li>David Stringfellow (Director of Commissioning and Specialist Service) - 07830021498</li></ul>*No agencies please* BenefitsHelp 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Head of Service - Strategic Commissioning

Birmingham Youth Justice Service is in the middle of an exciting and extensive modernisation programme with a clear goal to become the sector leading youth justice service. We are creating a progressive, creative, energetic and inspiring service that is best equipped to understand and reduce offending behaviour amongst children and we are looking for the right people to help us to achieve this.An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right individuals to join Birmingham Youth Justice Service as our Senior Court Officer. Have you the skills and experience to provide an effective service in the Criminal Court setting? Are you able to promote the Birmingham Youth Justice Service’s interventions regarding the courts, parents, children, and young people? You must have experience of working in a multi-agency setting with children and young people involved in the Criminal Justice System and knowledge of criminal legislation including bail and remand as it affects youths. The ability to work on your own initiative is essential. You must have experience of preparing formal reports, carrying out safeguarding assessments, evaluating risk, and dealing with contextual safeguarding issues. You’ll have the experience and awareness of the underlying issues that contribute to children and young people’s offending behaviour and will want to achieve the best outcomes for them, their family, their victims and the community. The key responsibilities for this role will involve the following: -<ul> <li>To work as part of the Youth Justice Service (YJS) Court Team servicing Birmingham Youth, Magistrates and Crown Court to fulfil the statutory requirements placed on the Youth Justice Service by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and any proceeding legislation.</li> <li>Working in partnership with the Criminal Justice Agencies and the Judiciary. Influencing remand and sentencing decisions, particularly in reducing the use of remands to youth detention.</li> <li>Undertaking assessments including safeguarding and vulnerability to determine the appropriateness of placements in respect of children and young people entering the secure estate and delivering these services in line with the expectations of the Youth Justice Board.</li> <li>To ensure that the appropriate action is taken by the Court Team after each Court session to meet the requirements of the bench upon the Youth Justice Service or its statutory partners. This will involve the maintenance of clear, concise written records, and updating the Youth Justice Service electronic database and Youth Justice Service E-records.</li> <li>Liaison with other agencies involved in the court process, including the presentation and dissemination of Youth Justice Service information, formal reports, and interventions to Judges and Magistrates.</li> <li>Production of placement information and post custody reports within the asset plus framework as required by the Youth Justice Board.</li> <li>Assisting with monitoring and reviewing the team’s workload to enhance overall performance aligned with key performance measures.</li> <li>You will be required to work on Bank Holidays and Saturdays on a rota basis.</li></ul>This is an office role based in Birmingham City Centre so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.About you:<ul> <li>Experience of work within the Criminal Justice setting with children and young people. </li> <li>Ability to produce good quality Bail Packages.</li> <li>Excellent communication, advocacy, and assessment skills supported by a good understanding of the YJS Court Officer role to work in this specialist arena.</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of the bail and remand process as it relates to children.</li> <li>Ability to co-ordinate the assessments of children regarding public protection, prevention of offending, risk and safeguarding.</li> <li>Ability to manage a team as you will be deputising in the absence of the Court Team Manager.</li> <li>Able to support the team with operational issues and escalating to senior management where needed, as planned by the Court Team Manager.</li> <li>Extensive knowledge and application of Statutory Orders and Youth Justice diversion work</li></ul>Onboarding Process: Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required undergo a series of background checks with Experian Including Experian DBS, Experian Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre-employment requirements.Our Benefits:<ul> <li>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 of service.</li> <li> Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!</li> <li> Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health &amp; Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!</li> <li> Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns.</li> <li> Pension Scheme - You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme.</li> <li> Excellent career progression opportunities and so much more!</li></ul>For further information please contact:<a href="mailto:BirminghamYJS@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">BirminghamYJS@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> BenefitsHelp 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Senior Court Officer

About the role:All families have strengths and Family Connectors play an important role in finding positive supporters for children so we are looking for someone who shares our passion for ensuring that children and their families are always be involved in planning for care and protection where it is safe to do so.Family Connectors have the responsibility of searching for family members, fictive kin or natural support for children and young people referred by social care practitioners. It is a neutral role and the Family Connector willuse a range of tools and techniques to locate and engage relatives of children and young people to the greatest possible extent. This could include indirect methods such as deep file searches, using social media and genealogy tools to complete a family tree through to direct methods such as DNA testing, mobility mapping and interviewing family in order to ensure that no stone is left unturned. The information found will be collated and shared with the referring practitioner so that they can, where appropriate, involve them in future planning and decision making.The goals are to:<ul> <li>Promote safe, stable and healing connections for children and young people, preventing unnecessary family separation.</li> <li>Support children and young people in developing a healthy sense of identity and provide family members with the opportunity to meet the needs within a family system</li> <li>Promote a timely and permanent exit from formal care systems for children who have to live away from family</li> <li>Enhance family led decision making such as family meetings, Family Group Conferences and Lifelong Links</li></ul> 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.About you:If you have always fancied yourself as a budding detective and feel you’ve got the skills that it takes to track people down then this will be an exciting opportunity for you. You will need:<ul> <li>Experience of working directly with kindness, sensitivity and empathy with families in crisis. A level 3 qualification in Family Support or similar, along with proven experience of working in the community and family homes is required</li> <li>Excellent research and investigative skills and an ability to work efficiently and accurately with a range of tools such as family history data bases, social media and other data sources including online and paper based records.</li> <li>Keen interest in the field of genealogy and experience of completing genograms and ecomaps</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively within a team with strong communication skills</li> <li>Ability to use your initiative in order to organise work and manage deadlines effectively</li></ul>In addition, the successful candidate will:<ul> <li>Have a working knowledge of child protection practice and child care legislation and understanding of the role of other agencies / professionals who work with children and families. </li></ul><ul> <li>Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a good level of computer literacy. </li></ul><ul> <li>Willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends and to be able to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day.</li></ul><ul> <li>Demonstrate a willingness to attend relevant training courses to improve job skills and to meet business objectives. Continuing professional development and participate in on the job training as required.</li> <li>An Enhanced DBS will be required for the role</li></ul> BenefitsHelp 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Family Connector

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you! We are recruiting for a talented and passionate individual to join the Trust as a Team Manager within our busy and creative Children in Care Service.You will lead and coach your team to provide outstanding performance within their individual roles. You will oversee care planning for our children and young people, where we strive to achieve permanence at the earliest opportunity. You will manage the day-to-day requirements of a busy Children in Care team where one day is never the same.Supporting your team to form consistent relationships and connections with children and young people through a trauma informed lens is central to our work. You will work in collaboration with other professionals across the Trust and alongside other agencies, upholding the values of the Trust in all interactions.You will be responsible for delivering and disseminating service priorities within your team, whilst ensuring high standards of practice and positive outcomes for children. This is a varied and vigorous role, and requires an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who is able to create an aspirational team culture.This is a fantastic opportunity, working in a supportive collaborative environment where children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. The role is integral to realising our vision and you will lead a team of social workers, adopting our connections count, relationship-based practice model, in ensuring good quality services for children in care and those subject to care proceedings.About you<ul> <li>You will have excellent time management and organisations skills to oversee your dedicated team.</li> <li>You will demonstrate high levels of resilience, managing and prioritizing demanding workloads.</li> <li>Excellent people management and strong leadership skills to manage your own team.</li> <li>You will be able to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external partner agencies to ensure positive outcomes for children in care.</li> <li>Be a good problem solver, supporting your team of practitioners to make best interest decisions for children in line with legislative, regulatory and best practice guidelines.</li> <li>You will use management information systems to maintain and drive good performance and quality of the practice in your team.</li> <li>You will demonstrate professionalism, leadership and accountability and possess excellent skills in problem solving, analysis and planning. </li></ul>Our Benefits: <ul> <li>An incentive payment of £1,000 paid in full in your first months’ salary (T&amp;C’s apply)</li> <li>Retention bonus of £5,000 per annum paid in monthly instalments (T&amp;C’s apply)</li> <li>Relocation Allowance of up to £8,000 (T&amp;C’s apply)</li> <li>We pay your Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>We pay your DBS application fee and reimburse your update service fee</li> <li>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 of service.</li> <li>Early finish every Friday!</li> <li>Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme which gives you the chance to drive a brand-new car for an affordable fixed monthly amount as part of a salary sacrifice initiative. With no deposits or credit checks required a range of all-inclusive driving packages</li> <li>Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use! Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health &amp; Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns, to support the needs of the Trust and to ensure a positive work/life balance for our employees</li> <li>You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Discounted gym memberships with Pure Gym and Nuffield Health</li></ul> BenefitsHelp 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Team Manager - Children in Care

There has never been a better time to join Birmingham Youth Justice Service. Birmingham Youth Justice Service has four multi-agency area-based case management teams across the city including a Court Team, In addition to statutory partners, the Service benefits from specialist officers, including Restorative Practice Workers, supporting victims of crime; Parenting Workers, offering individual and group work support to parents and carers; a specialist Autism Worker; Substance Misuse Case Workers; partnership with Forward Thinking Birmingham offering emotional and mental health support; Speech and Language Therapists (SALT); and Training and Employment Mentors. Girls Empowerment Team (GET)We are looking to further enhance and strengthen our offer across the city, and are looking to appoint to the following position within the service: Birmingham Youth Justice are currently seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join us as a Reparation Project Manager.As our new Reparation Project Manager, you will lead and oversee the delivery of our reparation projects from start to finish. This includes planning, executing, and completing projects within agreed timescales and budgets, while coordinating team efforts to ensure successful outcomes.Birmingham Children’s Trust is proud to have been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2023, recognising our strong leadership, partnership working, safeguarding practice, and commitment to improving outcomes for children and families. This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.About you<ul> <li>Be innovative and creative, with a passion for developing projects that engage young people in purposeful activities that deliver high quality reparation as part of their statutory and non statutory order. </li> <li>Proven track record in the Youth Justice field.</li> <li>Experienced Manager or Management background with the ability to lead and motivate a team.</li> <li>Exceptional organisational skills</li> <li>Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, as you will be liaising with various stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management.</li></ul>Onboarding Process: Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required undergo a series of background checks with Experian Including Experian DBS, Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre-employment requirements.Our Benefits:<ul> <li>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 of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!</li> <li>Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health &amp; Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns.</li> <li>Pension Scheme - You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme.</li></ul>If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you! BenefitsHelp 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Reparation Project Manager

Application Process: We’d love to understand what makes you a great fit for this role, and how your skills and experiences align with the person specification. To support your application, please include a cover letter sharing this information. Please note that we can only consider applications that include a cover letter. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of looked after children? One of the most important aspects of children's’ lives is the place that they live, and this role is all about making sure we do our best in that area to give them the best chance of thriving.We are seeking a new Team Manager to continue the momentum and drive within the service. As Corporate Parents we are committed to working with all stakeholders, ensuring we secure the best quality care placements for our children at best value.Reporting to the Head of Service, you will be leading a large team of Senior Placement Officers and Placement Officers, focusing primarily on the placement sourcing aspect of finding our children. You will work closely with fellow Placements Commissioning Team Manager focusing on the quality assurance and market engagement aspect of the work in this area.This is a high-impact role where you will influence policy, manage budgets, and lead a skilled team to deliver operational excellence and financial efficiency. Working days are fast paced and varied.About you:<ul> <li>You will have experience in leading a team, preferably in a large and complex organisation such as Birmingham Children’s Trust.</li> <li>You will preferably have a good track record in children's placements and be inquisitive and creative in your thinking as we seek innovative ways to ensure our looked after children can achieve the best possible outcomes</li> <li>You will need to have an understanding of regulations for children's homes, supported accommodation and foster care, understand what good looks like in these settings and experience of working with contracts.</li> <li>You will maintain overall oversight of placement searches, ensuring that they are of the highest quality and meet the needs of our young people both now and in the future.</li> <li>You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to manage a range of competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>You will need to be flexible and responsive to quickly changing demands and evidence that you are able to work well under pressure.</li> <li>You will be inspiring and able to lead change.</li> <li>You will have strong negotiation and problem solving skills to expedite positive outcomes at best value for children and be able to support staff in doing the same.</li> <li>You will be able to evidence how you can enable us to be the 'first choice' for providers through building new, positive relationships and ensure all aspects of our service are of the highest quality.</li></ul>Our offer to you:We offer a vast range of brilliant incentives to our BCT employees. Come join us to receive (not limited to):<ul> <li>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 of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Amazing full access to our internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts, Health &amp; Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li> <li>and so much more!</li></ul>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.Interview date: 9th February (held face to face at our site: One Avenue Road, Birmingham) BenefitsHelp 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Team Manager - Children's Placements

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families?Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you! At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we provide outstanding care and support to children with disabilities and their families across Birmingham. Our mission is simple: to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice.About the Team.As a Children’s Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support.The team is made up of a Team Manager, a Senior Practitioner and 6 Social Workers. The East team is based at One Avenue in Aston, and there is also an office in Stirchley that colleagues can use for meetings and flexible working. Both offices offer free parking.Following our 2023 Ofsted inspection, Birmingham Children’s Trust was rated ‘Good’, with positive highlights around leadership, partnership working, safeguarding, and corporate parenting.This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham, so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance and have the correct right-to-work documents. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship. Our Children with Disabilities Service is a through-service, meaning we complete the child’s assessment upon receipt of referral and remain with the child whether the plan is Child in Need, Child Protection, or Child in Care. We work in robust partnership with other teams and outside agencies, including the police, health services, schools, and voluntary organisations.This is a truly rewarding role where you’ll see the positive impact of your work every day. We’ll support you with ongoing professional development, clear career pathways, and a culture that values your wellbeing and success.About YouWe are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:<ul> <li>A degree in Social Work and completion of your ASYE.</li> <li>Registration with Social Work England (SWE).</li> <li>Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.</li> <li>Strong assessment and analytical skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.</li></ul>Our Offer to You<ul> <li>Generous annual leave</li> <li>Free on-site parking at both offices.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee.</li> <li>Monthly group supervision and separate individual supervision.</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy – hybrid model combining office and home working.</li> <li>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</li></ul> BenefitsHelp 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team - East of Birmingham

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? We have a fantastic new opportunity for an experienced Senior Social worker to join the Pre- Birth Team for our North West and Central team. Do you have the drive to support and empower parents to achieve their full potential? Are you curious and like working with some of the most vulnerable families in trying to achieve the best outcome for new born children? We are looking for an energetic social worker to come and join an established team. <ul> <li>You will have strong assessment skills</li> <li>Be able to assess and manage risk.</li> <li>Attend complex case meetings and present findings </li> <li>Hold cases at CIN and CP - PP to ICO </li> <li>We offer a reduced case load</li> <li>Hybrid work - Flexible to be able to work from the office and remotely</li></ul>If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you! At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated in providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice. As a Children’s Senior Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support. Our services will always be joined up and you will develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies; to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations. 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. About you We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:<ul> <li>A degree in Social Work and you must have completed your ASYE .</li> <li>Registration with Social Work England (SWE).</li> <li>Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.</li> <li>Strong assessment and analytical skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.</li></ul>Our Benefits:<ul> <li>An incentive payment of £1,000 paid in full in your first months’ salary (T&amp;C’s apply)</li> <li>Retention bonus of £5,000 per annum paid in monthly instalments (T&amp;C’s apply)</li> <li>Relocation Allowance of up to £8,000 (T&amp;C’s apply)</li> <li>We pay your Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>We pay your DBS application fee and reimburse your update service fee</li> <li>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 of service.</li> <li>Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme which gives you the chance to drive a brand-new car for an affordable fixed monthly amount as part of a salary sacrifice initiative. With no deposits or credit checks required a range of all-inclusive driving packages</li> <li>Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use! Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health &amp; Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns, to support the needs of the Trust and to ensure a positive work/life balance for our employees</li> <li>You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Discounted gym memberships with Pure Gym and Nuffield Health</li></ul> BenefitsHelp 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Senior Social Worker - Pre Birth Team 

Are you passionate about making a real difference to children, we are looking for dynamic, motivated individuals to join our Empower U team as Missing Support Workers. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a focused engagement with children who have gone missing. As a Missing Support Worker, you’ll be offering, high-quality return home interviews with children who go missing sometimes as a one off or sometimes more regularly. You work will help in reducing future missing episodes, address contextual safeguarding risks and assess safeguarding concerns. Your reports will make recommendations to prevent further missing episodes based on your visit with the child. It is integral every contact is underpinned by strong engagement skills so children feel safe to talk to you and you are able to engage children who may not find that easy. You will need good people skills and experience of engaging young people effectively in creative and non-judgemental ways. You will have a caring nature and be professionally curious about why a young person has gone missing and the impact of missing on the child(ren). You will have awareness of why return home interviews are undertaken and the themes and trends around missing children. Also, your approach will be trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally competent, to ensure these responsive visits are impactful and supportive even when you may only engage with this child on a one-off occasion. While you will receive good support you will work independently, mostly carrying out visits on your own. You will be required to manage your own schedule and caseload, often under tight timeframes. The role requires extensive travel across the region, so flexibility and self-motivation and self-resilience are essential. While you’ll work autonomously, you’ll also be part of a multi-agency Exploitation Hub, collaborating with professionals and local organisations to address the root causes of missing episodes and wider contextual safeguarding concerns and contributing to making the lives of Birmingham children safe, fun, happy and full of opportunity. Why Join Us? * To make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable young people—one engagement at a time. * To be part of an innovative, city-wide approach to contextual safeguarding. * To embed trauma-informed and culturally competent practice in everything we do. * To work in a large, diverse and vibrant organisation which offers upward progression opportunities. About you * Experience in engaging young people in creative, non-judgemental ways. * Being able to engage children effectively without the benefit of a pre-existing relationship * Strong safeguarding knowledge and the ability to identify and address risks. * Confidence to work independently, prioritise tasks, and travel citywide. * A caring, curious nature and a commitment to empowering children and amplifying their voices. 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. BenefitsHelp 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Missing Support Worker

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families across Birmingham? Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner to join our Family Help service in the Child Protection Enquiry Team.We are committed to Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in. Our mission is to deliver excellent social work and family support services for the city’s most vulnerable children and families. Every member of our team plays a vital role in achieving our shared goals. As a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner, you will:<ul> <li>Act as the lead professional for children and families in need of help and support.</li> <li>Undertake needs-led assessments and lead the creation and delivery of multi-agency support plans.</li> <li>Facilitate Early Help and Child in Need meetings and establish a ‘Team Around the Family’.</li> <li>Prepare and present assessments and reports to conferences, courts, and panels.</li> <li>Engage with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) and deliver child protection plans where necessary.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with children and families, promoting their development, safety, and wellbeing.</li> <li>Use trauma-informed, relationship-based practice to engage families.</li> <li>Maintain high standards of case recording and contribute to multi-agency partnerships.</li> <li>Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000</li> <li>Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>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 of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li> <li>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. </li></ul>There will also be a webinar being held for those interested in finding out more about the roles and the service, this will be held at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 25th November 2025, please use the link <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODMzMDY4NzctMzE2Ny00NTI1LTkyZjUtYWE5N2NlOGM3Mzcz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22699ace67-d2e4-4bcd-b303-d2bbe2b9bbf1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ca820960-f5fc-432b-a661-be7f07ccc6fe%22%7d" target="_blank">Click here</a> and please register your interest by emailing <a href="mailto:Joinus@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Joinus@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> BenefitsHelp 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner - Child Protection Enquiry Team (East)

We have 2 exciting opportunities within our Financial Operations Service for a self-motivated Business Support Assistant providing essential support to our practice staff members. One role is based at One Avenue Road, Aston, Birmingham, and the other is based at Lifford House, Stirchley, Birmingham. The Financial Operations Team process a range of financial transactions, supporting services across Birmingham Childrens Trust. Eg: petty cash payments, ordering goods and services via a variety of methods, making payments to carers and individuals, and dealing with general/complex administrative tasks and queries via phone/email/face to face. 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. About you: <ul> <li>You will work flexibly as part of a diverse team environment, providing cover when needed to ensure continuity of service provision.</li> <li>You will play an important role in the effective day to day running of the service we are looking for people who are well organised; have good attention to detail and who can work to and meet tight deadlines.</li> <li>You must be able to work effectively within a team environment, be customer and child focused and be able to deliver the role with a flexible approach.</li> <li>You will be a ‘can-do' person, who is passionate about high quality service delivery and performance. </li> <li>You will be able to work effectively within a dedicated team environment, be customer focused and able to deliver the role with a flexible approach.</li> </ul> Key skills we will be looking for in your personal statement include:- <ul> <li>Attention to detail with an ability to work accurately e.g. literacy and numeracy</li> <li>Ability to work on own initiative with a pro-active approach to all tasks to ensure business objectives are met</li> <li>An ability to work flexibly as part of a diverse team environment, providing cover when needed to ensure continuity of service provision, and the ability to multi-task to cover other roles within the team</li> <li>Experience of working in a pressured environment, dealing with several conflicting and changing priorities effectively, to achieve business objectives</li> <li>Good understanding of Microsoft packages</li> </ul> For further details please contact Cathrine Stones, Business Support Team Leader - <a href="mailto:cathrine.stones@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">cathrine.stones@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a>, 07921 240581. BenefitsHelp 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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