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Building relationships to drive quality improvements as well as encouraging positive business change.</p><p>Upon completion of your apprenticeship course, you will obtain a <strong>Level 3 Data Analyst </strong>qualification<strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Professionally curious</li>\n<li>Would like to learn and adapt within the world of data analytics </li>\n<li>Keen eye for detail, organised, and solution focused</li>\n<li>Compassionate and understanding within a busy highly emotive workplace</li>\n<li>Proactive and responsible working within the allocated work streams. </li>\n</ul><p><strong>Help us to change children and young people’s lives</strong><strong>!</strong></p><p>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. 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The agency was rated GOOD, with Outstanding Leadership and Management, at our last Ofsted in January 2023.</p><p>We are seeking a Senior Practitioner Social Worker to undertake recruitment activities, adoption assessments and to provide a range of support in preparation to becoming an adoptive family.  </p><p>There is opportunity to co-deliver a range of adoption preparation and support initiatives promoting therapeutic parenting skills, Stay and Play sessions, and themed workshops working in partnership with adopter co-trainers.  </p><p>You will take a lead in promoting the relationship-based practice model and demonstrate robust understanding of developmental trauma and its’ impact. </p><p>Your role will include supervision of staff and assisting with team practice development activities.</p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Do you have an approved social work qualification?</li>\n<li>Do you have at least 3 years post qualification in childcare social work?</li>\n<li>Are you registered with Social Work England?</li>\n<li>Do you have extensive experience of working with vulnerable children and their families, as well as effective partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies?</li>\n<li>Are you resilient under pressure, do you have a thorough working knowledge of professional social work practices and relevant legislation?</li>\n<li>Are you committed to professional learning and development and willing to adhere to Birmingham Children’s Trust values?</li>\n<li>Do you have experience of supervising or supporting staff, colleagues and/or students?</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Help us to change children and young people’s lives</strong><strong>!</strong></p><p>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. 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We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. </p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>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. 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The agency was rated GOOD, with Outstanding Leadership and Management, at our last Ofsted in January 2023. </p></div><div><p>We are seeking a Senior Social Worker to undertake recruitment activities, adoption assessments and to provide a range of support in preparation to becoming an adoptive family. </p></div><div><p>There is opportunity to co-deliver a range of adoption preparation and support initiatives promoting therapeutic parenting skills, Stay and Play sessions, and themed workshops working in partnership with adopter co-trainers.   </p></div><div><p>About you </p></div><div><ul>\n<li>Do you have an approved social work qualification?</li>\n<li>Do you have at least 3 years post qualification in childcare social work?</li>\n<li>Are you registered with Social Work England?</li>\n<li>Do you have experience of working with vulnerable children and their families, as well as effective partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies?</li>\n<li>Are you resilient under pressure, do you have a thorough working knowledge of professional social work practices and relevant legislation?</li>\n<li>Are you committed to professional learning and development and willing to adhere to Birmingham Children’s Trust values?</li>\n</ul></div><p><strong>Help us to change children and young people’s lives</strong><strong>!</strong></p><p>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. 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We are the largest provider of family support and social care services for children, young people and families in the country. Our goal is to become a centre of excellence in both social care and family support. 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Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.</p><p>Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. </p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><div>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.</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,027 - £25,992 per year","publishDate":"2025-05-20T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-04T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/fd41cf71-21a5-4048-9e16-358248d2f0b6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"032e1cd0-b1d3-44d4-814c-31cdbaf657dc","title":"Business Support Officer - Statutory Services","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"The Old House, Lichfield","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>We have an opportunity for a Business Support Officer, Statutory Services, working within Corporate Operations, Business and Executive Support, District Children and Families based at The Old House, Lichfield and occasionally having to work from Burntwood Library.</span></p><p><span>This is a full-time permanent position. The hours of work are Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5.00pm and Friday 8.30am-4.30pm.  The post holder will be predominantly office based, although some home working is arranged on a rota basis dependant on the demands of the service. </span></p><p><span>We are looking for someone to provide a high-level business support administration to work to support Social Work Practitioners across several teams.</span></p><p><span>Business Support is key to the success of our Children’s Services because our Business Support teams are there, making sure things run smoothly, so that our frontline colleagues can deliver for Children and Families in the community. All that work in the background does not just happen, it takes dedicated colleagues, taking pride in their work and seeing a purpose in the work they are doing.</span></p><p> </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span>The successful candidate will provide core business functions in addition to collaborating with Team Managers, Social Workers, professionals and partners.  This will include attending and servicing a variety of statutory meetings across the districts.</span></p><p><span>You will need full knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to use the main applications. You will also chase professionals for paperwork to make sure work is completed to the required deadlines. A part of this role is inputting data, sharing data and helping to ensure the data base is up to date and ensuring its accuracy by cleansing data as and when needed. You may also be required to undertake a range of financial transactions. In addition, there will be the opportunity to support wider more generic office functions to support the delivery of all business support services. </span></p><p> </p><p> </p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><span>Working in Business Support requires teamwork, good organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems. You will also need:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>NVQ Level III in Business Administration or equivalent.</span></li>\n<li><span>An IT qualification equivalent to the competency level of ICDL Advanced (L3) or equivalent.</span></li>\n<li><span>Excellent communication skills because you will interact with lots of people across the organisation and externally through phone, in person and email.</span></li>\n<li><span>Good organisation skills and meticulous, as you will be keeping data updated and you will be working to deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>A flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, so you will need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly.</span></li>\n<li><span>A passion to always give the best service.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>If you require any further information about the job, please contact Team Leader; Jo Orme or Assistant Team Leader; Lara Hollier.</span><em> </em></p><p><span>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Jo Orme or Lara Hollier.</span></p><p><strong><span>Our Recruitment Process:</span></strong><span> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</span></p><p><span>Shortlisting:      Week beginning 2nd June 2025</span></p><p><span>Interview Dates: Week beginning Monday 9th June 2025 </span></p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,183 - £26,409","publishDate":"2025-05-19T09:40:45.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cef763b7-b2ae-4e19-87fb-ff07181002e8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5364c1ba-7176-4370-bdf7-707dfca08dd0","title":"Senior Residential Childcare Officer","employer":"Birmingham Children's Trust","department":"","location":"Birmingham","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<strong>Are you passionate about caring and </strong><strong>committed to supporting children using short breaks?</strong>\n</div><div><strong>Are you highly experienced with working with children with a disability?</strong></div><div><strong>Are you able to engage with disabled children and are passionate about getting the best outcomes for children and their families?</strong></div><div>Charles House is a children's home based in West Heath in south Birmingham recently judged OUTSTANDING  by Ofsted. We provide care for up to 7 children at a time with a range of disabilities. All the children we provide care for are aged between five and eighteen, have a statement of special educational needs and are mobile. They live in the Birmingham area with their families and only come to Charles House for Short Breaks, some may have heard this called ‘respite care’ in the past.</div><div>Our aim is to enable families who have a child with a disability to care for that child to the best of their ability and recharge their energy<strong>,</strong> whilst knowing their child is cared for by an experienced well trained and above all caring staff team. </div><div><strong>The role</strong></div><ul>\n<li>You will have at least 2 years’ experience of working with children including experience of working with disabled children. </li>\n<li>You will need to hold the QCF level 3 or equivalent or be willing to undertake the qualification within 6 months of starting the role. </li>\n<li>You will be responsible for key working and ensuring good relationships with children and their families as well as working with a wide range of professionals. </li>\n<li>You will be expected to undertake a range of training, including training in communication with non- verbal children and some health care training. We have specialist nurse trainers who will enable you to be competent in this area. </li>\n<li>You will also be expected to undertake a high level of personal care.</li>\n<li>You will need to have good organisational skills work as part of a team and be able to plan and engage in a wide range of sport play and leisure activities with children.</li>\n</ul><p>The Trust pay an enhanced night allowance of time and a third for hours worked between 8pm and 6am.</p><p>The Residential provision is a 24hr service, applicants for these roles will be expected to work shifts, weekends and bank holidays. </p><p><strong>Help us to change children and young people’s lives</strong><strong>!</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Impactful Work</strong> - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Supportive Environment</strong> - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Career Development</strong> - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous Benefits</strong> - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Our Values</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. </p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409 - £32,654 per year","publishDate":"2025-05-18T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/823691e4-d5fd-4b52-8699-f4fd0eb969f1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a13d8898-909c-4387-9883-caaeda30a626","title":"Maintenance Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Chasewater Innovation Centre","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Do you love the outdoors and want to play a key role in maintaining one of Staffordshire’s most beautiful and vibrant green spaces? </p><p>Chasewater Country Park is looking for a proactive and hands-on <strong>Maintenance Officer</strong> to help keep the park and visitor centre running smoothly for thousands of visitors each year.</p><b>Package Description</b><br><h1><br></h1><p><strong><span>05</span></strong></p><p><br></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>As our new Maintenance Officer, you’ll be essential to the day-to-day operations of the park and Visitor Centre. Your role will be varied and dynamic — no two days are the same!</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Visitor Centre Maintenance</strong> –  Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, facilities related housekeeping, waste management and recycling services, as appropriate</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Conference & Event Setup</strong> – Get spaces ready for meetings, exhibitions, and community events.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Premise management support </strong>- Proactively undertake and maintain appropriate records of scheduled compliance checks.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Centre Support</strong> – Assist with reception cover, retail sales, and general customer service.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Opening & Closing Duties</strong> – Help keep the site safe and secure for staff and visitors.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Site Patrol & Maintenance</strong> – Supporting other onsite staff with litter picking, fly tipping response, planting area upkeep, and minor repairs.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Community Engagement</strong> – Help deliver on-site events that make Chasewater a hub of activity and enjoyment.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>A practical, reliable team player who enjoys working indoors and outdoors.</li>\n<li>Comfortable with hands-on maintenance tasks and using basic tools.</li>\n<li>Good communication and customer service skills.</li>\n<li>Able to work flexibly, including weekends and some evenings.</li>\n<li>Experience in a similar environment or public-facing role is a bonus, but not essential.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Why Work With Us?</strong></p><p>At Chasewater, you’ll be part of a supportive and passionate team that cares deeply about the local environment, sustainability, and creating a welcoming space for all. This is your chance to work in a beautiful park setting while making a real difference to the local community.</p><p><strong>Ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in?</strong><br> Apply now and help us keep Chasewater Country Park a place people love to visit!</p><p>Interviews will be held during the week starting 2nd June 2025. </p><p>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Donna Afford, Visitor Engagement Officer <a href=\"mailto:donna.afford@staffordshire.gov.uk\">donna.afford@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,790 - £25,183","publishDate":"2025-05-15T09:34:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/44508b14-8463-447e-bc61-f78699cdbcca.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d6805b40-cab1-47c7-84fc-6b35000c16c3","title":"Social Worker Apprentice - 3 Year Degree Fixed Term Programme","employer":"Birmingham Children's Trust","department":"","location":"Birmingham","locationType":3,"description":"<div><div><strong>The Apprentice programme will begin in January 2026. </strong></div></div><div>We are recruiting for our Social Work Apprenticeship scheme, and this could be just what you are looking for if you have experience of working with children and families and want to progress your career on to the next step.<br><br>\nThis exciting opportunity will provide you with a great start in becoming a Qualified Social Worker for The Trust, learning on the job whilst earning a salary, incurring no student debt, and gaining a BA Hons Social Work degree at the end of it.<br><br>\nWith a dedicated practice educator to support you whilst completing the course along with academic support from Staffordshire University, we will provide you with all the learning opportunities in a statutory Social Work environment to enrich your knowledge and development. You will also benefit from group learning and reflective opportunities from our highly esteemed Practice Academy as well as have a permanent employed role on our fantastic ASYE programme upon successful completion of your apprentice degree.</div><div>After successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will gain a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Work (England), which will enable you to apply for registration as a Social Worker with the regulatory body, Social Work England. Thereafter you will be provided with a role in our ASYE programme and ongoing career pathway opportunities. If you have the ambition, drive, and qualities we are looking for, then please apply for our Social Work Apprenticeship Programme today!</div><div><strong>Interview process</strong></div><div>The selection process will be in two parts, 1st Interviews will be held between 11th June – 19th June 2025 by Birmingham Children’s Trust. If you are successful at this stage, you will then progress to the 2nd stage interview at Staffordshire University, this will take place in early September 2025.</div><div>\n<br><strong>About you</strong>\n</div><div>We are looking for applicants who:</div><ul>\n<li>Can evidence suitable academic ability i.e. GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C or 9-4) or equivalent i.e. functional skills Maths and English at level 2. Please note, to enrol onto the programme you must provide certificates to evidence these qualifications at interview stage.</li>\n<li>Have minimum 2 years direct and varied work experience within Children's and families and have the potential to take on the challenges and responsibility of a qualified Social Worker.</li>\n<li>Are keen to learn and motivated to succeed.</li>\n<li>Are willing to provide excellent service to children and families open to Birmingham Children’s Trust.</li>\n</ul><div>Applicants are required to hold Level 2 in both Maths and English upon entry to the University. Apprentices who do not hold or cannot evidence their English and/or Maths Level 2 will have the option to be able to sit initial assessments via the system Basic Knowledge Skills Builder (BKSB) to assess they are functioning at Level 2.</div><div>The BKSB will be in majority of cases sat face to face at the Stoke on Trent campus under exam conditions with a member of the University Staff. Where an apprentice achieves Level 2 on the initial assessments this will be sufficient evidence that they are functioning at the level required for entry onto the Social Work Apprenticeship programme.</div><div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><div>Please consider both the Person Specification and Professional Capability Framework, which requires prospective candidates to demonstrate awareness of social context for social work practice, awareness of self, ability to develop rapport and potential to develop relevant knowledge, skills, and behaviours through professional training. </div><div>For further information on the framework, please visit: Social Work England and the Institute for Apprentices.</div><p><strong>Help us to change children and young people’s lives</strong><strong>!</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Impactful Work</strong> - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Supportive Environment</strong> - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Career Development</strong> - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous Benefits</strong> - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Our Values</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. </p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><div>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.</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£0 - £9,999","publishDate":"2025-05-13T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c9fd5267-4715-455b-b343-eb6b3eb5b68e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2b835d6f-4430-4a9a-ac1e-542ce804bc67","title":"Social Worker - Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children Service","employer":"Birmingham Children's Trust","department":"","location":"Birmingham","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Social Worker - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) </strong></p><p>The national increase in the number of UASC is reflected in the number of unaccompanied children that the Trust is also supporting and it is in this context that we are increasing our social work capacity.</p><p>The UK Border agency’s definition of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) is children who are applying for asylum in their own right; separated from both parents; and are not being cared for by an adult, either in law or by custom. The statutory responsibility of the Trust is then to assess and support which for the majority will be as children in care.  </p><p>To enhance our capacity we are now seeking qualified social workers, registered with Social Work England who have the potential but ideally substantial experience of working and supporting unaccompanied children as children in care.</p><p><strong>To find out more about this role please call Craig Liversage (Team Manager) on <strong>07483346051</strong></strong></p><p>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.</p><p>We actively deliver services that are culturally responsive to the needs of the children, parents and carers we work with to deliver equality, diversity and inclusivity in all we do. </p><p><strong>Help us to change children and young people’s lives</strong><strong>!</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Impactful Work</strong> - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Supportive Environment</strong> - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Career Development</strong> - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous Benefits</strong> - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Our Values</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. </p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><div>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.</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,366 - £40,476 per year","publishDate":"2025-05-13T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c967ec7c-246a-4a5e-afb5-4e9fd76891f2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f6bf43fd-9ccb-407d-a84f-8a863dc7448d","title":"Social Worker, Children with Disabilities in East of Birmingham","employer":"Birmingham Children's Trust","department":"","location":"Birmingham","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>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!</strong></p><p>At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated to 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.</p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><div>\n<div><strong>About the service:</strong></div>\n<div>The Children with Disabilities Service works with children and young people who have permanent disabilities that impact on their day to day life. We are a through service meaning we stay with the child throughout their journey with social care, completing their assessment and any further intervention if required by way of child in need, child protection or child in care processes.</div>\n<div>We are aspirational for our children and celebrate their successes. </div>\n<div>We are seeking a permanent, full time Social Worker for the team covering the East of the city. </div>\n<div>The team is based at the office at One Avenue Road in Aston. There is ample free parking on the car park at the rear of the office. </div>\n</div><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><p>We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:</p><ul>\n<li>A degree in Social Work and youmust have completed your ASYE.</li>\n<li>Registration with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.</li>\n<li>Strong assessment and analytical skills.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>\n<li>The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Help us to change children and young people’s lives</strong><strong>!</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Impactful Work</strong> - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Supportive Environment</strong> - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Career Development</strong> - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous Benefits</strong> - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Our Values</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. </p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><div>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.</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,366 - £40,476 per year","publishDate":"2025-05-12T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bdb9dd38-395a-4a85-8f87-d6db5371062c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3c88d1ae-3a8b-43c2-971a-e224c950ee7d","title":"Residential Worker (Children's Disability Services)","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Cannock","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Join us in Staffordshire to work with our children, young people, and families. </strong></p><p>We are committed to providing the best care and support, fostering lifelong relationships with our children. Creativity and fun are at the core of our approach, both inside and outside the homes. Our specialist teams support children and young people across Staffordshire, with numerous vacancies available.</p><p>As we continue to develop and enhance our in house short break services for young people with disabilities, we currently have roles in Cannock.  Our new increased pay range recognises the challenging nature of the role.</p><p>These  posts are to meet the needs of the young people currently using the service and will include evening and  weekend working. </p><p>We have the following posts available:</p><p><strong>Post 1:  Full Time Residential worker</strong></p><p><strong>Post 2: Part Time Residential Worker (18.5hrs)</strong></p><p><strong>Post 3: Fixed Term contract Residential Worker (for 2 Years)</strong></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>We embrace strength-based approaches and offer a rewarding work-life balance.</p><p>As a Residential Worker, you'll work within the children's home, supporting young people aged 8 to 17. Your role will  involve providing care and support so that our young people experience a positive short break in a homely environment.</p><p>You'll be part of  individualised activities to develop targeted skills and promote independence.</p><p><strong>What you can expect from us:</strong></p><p>We have a detailed induction programme specifically designed to cover all elements of the role, so that you have all the tools and knowledge ready to get going.</p><p>We have an ambitious, confident, and motivated management team who are experienced, supportive, and keen to help you learn and grow.  We have a selection of training courses to support your development, and even have funded qualifications we can support you with obtaining.</p><p>You will have a monthly 1:1 reflective space with managers, a comprehensive employee support offer, and lots of opportunity to network with other professionals that support children.</p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We encourage our children to participate and get involved in all decisions, and recruitment is no different. It is really important to us that anyone joining the residential team has the skills, abilities, and outlook that our children tell us they need from us.</p><p>What our children want from you:</p><p><em>\"I would like someone like me who has time to listen instead of being behind a locked door”</em></p><p><em>\"I would like someone who listens to me but also takes action and who I can have a laugh with – they also need to be able to make nice food\"</em></p><p><em>\"I would like someone who spends time with me\"</em></p><p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Passion</strong> – Thinking creatively to ensure that our children are supported to achieve their aspirations (no matter how big or small) will need to be top of your list!  We are looking for passionate practitioners (irrelevant of length of experience) who truly care and want to make a difference to children, young people and families.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Challenge</strong> – Some days will be tough, for our children, for you, and for your colleagues - we're after someone who is dedicated and committed, and who will always go that extra mile for our children (even on the bad days).  Working as part of a close professional team is really important and you will need to be a team player to get through those tough times.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Forward thinking</strong> – We are an expanding service with big ideas and aspirational views.  We are looking for workers who can join our team and join us on this exciting journey, making contributions to help shape and inform the future of the service for our children</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Values </strong>– We are looking for someone who has values aligned to those that are integral to our service and our organisation - supportive, innovative, respectful and collaborative</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Are you interested?</strong></p><p>You are welcome to contact any one of our Residential Senior Managers or Deputy Managers to discuss the role in greater detail and gain more information about the service.  They can be contacted either by email or phone –  01543 579820</p><p>Jo Heath Registered Manager ( <a href=\"mailto:jo.heath@staffordshire.gov.uk\">jo.heath@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>)</p><p>Mandi Chagger  Deputy Manager ( <a href=\"mailto:m.chagger@staffordshire.gov.uk\">m.chagger@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>  )</p><p>Interviews will be held on 9th June 2025</p><p>When applying please ensure your supporting statement shows evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. We may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.</p><p><strong>Please note: In line with <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/childrens-homes-recruiting-staff\">Schedule 2</a> this role is regulated by Ofsted so it a requirement that we obtain FULL employment history, from leaving secondary school. Please ensure that this is completed on your application as this will be discussed with you should you be invited to interview</strong></p><p><em>We reserve the right to close a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.</em></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,067- £34,314 (this includes 2 additional increments for unsociable working)","publishDate":"2025-05-12T10:18:29.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3c914d20-e503-432d-a107-1967a0451e63.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"187be3bb-5430-4be6-ba4e-4cfde9d2be00","title":"Teaching Assistant - Literacy Interventions","employer":"Kedleston Group","department":"","location":"Birmingham","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Arc Oakbridge School</strong></p>\n<p>Are you passionate about supporting young minds and making a real difference in the classroom? We’re looking for a dedicated, energetic, and caring Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team!</p>\n<p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting teachers of Literacy in delivering engaging lessons</li>\n<li>Identify strategies to help overcome individual pupils’ barriers to learning within Literacy</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Use existing systems to support the monitoring of pupils’ behaviour</li>\n<li>Work with all teachers to identify pupils in need of additional support and to deliver individual support.</li>\n<li>Provide individual support for pupils and review ongoing progress towards set goals.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A team player who will uphold the mission, values and goals of Arc Oakbridge School\n</li>\n<li>A can-do attitude</li>\n<li>Great communication and interpersonal skills</li>\n<li>Experience working with SEN children in an educational setting</li>\n<li>A passion for education and helping students thrive</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why work for us?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supportive and friendly school community</li>\n<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.\n</p>\n<p>When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.</p>\n<p>You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>\n<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Generous life cover</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p>\n<p>Opened in 2018, Arc Oakbridge School is an independent special day school in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham with a specially designed learning environment created to meet the needs of autistic children. We provide a calm, low arousal, safe, positive and nurturing place where young people can learn and grow.</p>\n<p>Arc Oakbridge School is part of Kedleston Group. 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We’re looking for a dedicated, energetic, and caring Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team!</p>\n<p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons</li>\n<li>Providing in-class support for individual students and small groups.</li>\n<li>Creating a fun, positive, and inclusive learning environment</li>\n<li>Developing and implementing bespoke interventions for students in partnership with teaching staff</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A team player who will uphold the mission, values and goals of Arc Oakbridge School\n</li>\n<li>A can-do attitude</li>\n<li>Great communication and interpersonal skills</li>\n<li>Experience working with SEN children in an educational setting</li>\n<li>A passion for education and helping students thrive</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why work for us?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supportive and friendly school community</li>\n<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.\n</p>\n<p>When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. 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Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you!</strong></p><p>At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated to 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.</p><p>As a Senior Practitioner, 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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><p>We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. 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We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.</p><p>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.</p><p>We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. 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Our goal is to become a centre of excellence for all our workforce.</strong></p><p>Working for Birmingham Children's Trust gives you the opportunity to acquire a diverse set of professional experiences; and exceptional professional development. The Children's Advice and Support Services (CASS) is the front door to the largest children’s service department in the country. It is playing its role in making the service thrive for excellence. It provides a specialist area of social work, whereby you have the opportunity to be part of making holistic threshold decisions using the Right Help Right Time threshold document, within tight timescales to ensure that immediate safeguarding concerns are addressed, and any relevant signposting for support is undertaken. </p><div>The pace is fast, and at CASS, we cover all of Birmingham, so you can imagine the challenges of progressing over 4000 referrals each month, that number doesn’t include the phone calls we get. We work core hours (8.45am to 5.15 pm Monday to Thursday, 8.45 to 4.15pm on Fridays), and sit with the MASH partner agencies, to continue to develop strong relationships with all those invested in safeguarding children. Staff are required to work from the office 3 days per week which could change to 5 days per week at any point. </div><p>There has never been a better time to join Birmingham Children’s Trust and build on your career. If you are ready to make a difference to the lives of children, in a way that develops your skills and knowledge in every area, then CASS is the place for you.</p><div>\n<p><strong>About You:</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A degree in Social Work and youmust have completed your ASYE.</li>\n<li>Registration with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.</li>\n<li>Strong assessment and analytical skills.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>\n<li>The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.</li>\n</ul>\n</div><p>Please note that the retention pay at CASS is £2,400 per annum</p><p><strong>Interview date: </strong>10th and 11th July (face to face at One Avenue Road, Birmingham)</p><p><strong>Help us to change children and young people’s lives</strong><strong>!</strong></p><p>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. 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We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. </p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>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. 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Information Officer - Apprenticeship

Birmingham Children's Trust

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£26,409 - £32,654 per year

Birmingham (On-Site)

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