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The Role: Senior Family Support Worker - Child Protection Enquiry TeamsAs a Family Support Worker, your key responsibility is to provide focused safeguarding services for children, young people, and their families involved in Child Protection Enquiries. You’ll draw on your expertise to evaluate needs, participate in multi-agency planning, and offer proven interventions that have a genuine impact.Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Act as lead professional for an allocated caseload, coordinating multi-agency support plans.</li> <li>Deliver timely, evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes for children and families.</li> <li>Champion specialist areas such as domestic abuse, substance misuse, or parenting, providing advice and workshops.</li> <li>Maintain high standards of case recording and reporting in line with professional standards.</li> <li>Convene and chair case planning and review meetings, ensuring effective partnership working.</li> <li>Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.</li></ul>About you:<ul> <li>Experience working with children, young people, and families in a support or safeguarding role and responding to significant harm.</li> <li>Parental engagement: Experience of effectively engaging families when there are concerns.</li> <li>Ability to manage and co-ordinate a complex workload and prioritise effectively.</li> <li>Excellent communication and engagement skills, with a commitment to involving families in decision-making.</li> <li>Experience delivering results within fast-moving and evolving settings.</li> <li> Flexibility to work outside normal office hours when required.</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. 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

Senior Family Support Worker - Child Protection Enquiry Teams

Birmingham Children's Trust Placements Commissioning Service are expanding. 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.Placements Commissioning are an established small busy team where every day is different.We work very closely with the Placements Team and Strategic Commissioning Team, to ensure we meet our statutory functions and increase sufficiency whilst demonstrating good financial control.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. About you:<ul> <li>You will need to have a good 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 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 maintain oversight of placements and ensure 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 be responsible for undertaking quality assurance work with providers across the country and complete quality assurance visits to care placements in the West Midlands area on a planned and emergency basis where required - this will also mean holding and monitoring improvement action plans with providers</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 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> <li>You will need to be able to work solo as well as part of a team, to deliver the placements commissioning priorities, through managing and influencing key partnership arrangements and relationships.</li> <li>You will have a proven track record of achievement in a similarly large and complex organisation, preferably within a social care background, and will be confident in analysing and reporting on complex data alongside managing specific projects/areas of work.</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.Please do not submit an application without a personal supporting statement and CV. We will not be able to consider fully how you meet the person specification and your application will not be shortlisted. If you are shortlisted, interviews will take place in person at One Avenue Road B4 7DJ on Monday 15th December 2025. Please make yourself available, and we look forward to meeting 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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Are you caring and compassionate, looking for an exciting challenge?&nbsp;This is a diverse social care role where every day is different!We&nbsp;are looking for motivated people who are&nbsp;passionate about providing outstanding care for adults with care and support needs. We have an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new service supporting people in their homes to regain their independence and learn new skills. Our Independence At Home service will prevent hospital admissions and support people to age in place and stay at home for as long as possible.This role requires travelling within the community, primarily Stafford, and so a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.We have a part time position available with a range of shifts between 7am &amp; 10pm, which will include weekends. We require our team to work flexibly, which means you may be required to work other days to complete training.Our people are central to everything we do and so we’ll make sure you’re well supported and given the opportunity to develop and progress.<ul><li>We provide full paid training and ongoing development to enable you to pursue your career aspirations</li><li>BLOCK pay, meaning you will be paid for the whole shift duration, including travel time</li><li>For travel, we will reimburse you at £.45/mile, paid from Stafford Library.</li><li>These positions are predominantly based with the Stafford area but there is an expectation to travel across the North/East Staffs of Staffordshire to support other areas to suit business need.</li><li>Supervision and support to enable you to provide excellent care</li></ul>This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and will require a pre-employment health assessment as part of the onboarding process.Main Responsibilities Working flexibly across various locations in &nbsp;North and East Staffordshire, you will provide an excellent level of care to enable the people we support to have a comfortable and dignified life within their own homes.As a Support Worker, you will:<ul><li>Deliver care and support plans which focus on re-gaining independence and developing independent living skills</li><li>Administer medication</li><li>Carry out&nbsp;manual handling tasks, such as supporting with intimate care like showering and dressing</li><li>Support people with eating and drinking</li><li>Accurately complete care records</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll bring:<ul><li>Enthusiasm&nbsp;about working with people and caring, sensitive, and patient while supporting people to be as independent as possible.</li><li>Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate positively to the people we support, and have a positive outlook on life and can remain calm in challenging situations.</li><li>Willingness and physically able to support people with personal and intimate care needs and physically able to undertake manual handling tasks.</li><li>Ability&nbsp;to adapt and respond positively to change and prioritise tasks and work within time restraints.</li></ul>You'll have:<ul><li>A caring nature and ability to complete the Care Certificate</li><li>Driver’s license and reliable vehicle</li><li>Experience of working in a team</li><li>Experience of delivering care&nbsp;in a regulated Service</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Literacy and numeracy skills</li><li>Information and communication technology skills</li></ul>Interviews will be held: Week commencing 8 December 2025.For further information about this role please contact Frances Perry on <a href="mailto:frances.perry@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">frances.perry@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;The role is regulated by CQC and it is a requirement of the role that we obtain full employment history from leaving secondary school. Please note should you be invite for interview this information will be required.The recruitment for this position is ongoing and so we reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Shortlisting will take place as soon as applications are received with interview dates to be confirmed.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values: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.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: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.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits: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.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process: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.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;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.

Support Worker

Do you have a passion for care leavers and helping young people to succeed? Do you bring skills and experience of working with young people to meet their goals and aspirations? In this role you will:<ul> <li>Support young people to develop their independent living skills and to be successfully engaged in education, training and employment.</li> <li>Undertake regular visits and work collaboratively with young people and those supporting them within the framework of their pathway plan.</li> <li>Provide young person-focused support to ensure our care leavers achieve their ambitions and realise their highest potential.</li> <li>Work as part of a supportive team to provide a high quality service to all of our young people</li></ul>Our Care Leavers Service is one of the nation’s biggest and supports care experienced young adults in their transition from care to independence.Our priority is to support and enable our care experienced young adults to realise their aspiration and ambition and have a sense of feeling cared for, cared about, and able to care for themselves. Championing their voice as corporate parents is central to all that we do and achieve with them.Connections CountAt Birmingham Children's Trust our trust-wide practice model is Connections Count where relationships are pivotal in how we work.<ul> <li>Are you committed to a systemic, strength-based, relationship and solution-focused practice model?</li> <li>Can you contextualise the needs of care leavers through a trauma informed / adverse childhood experiences lens?</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. 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?At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we believe our people are our greatest strength, which is why we’re committed to supporting you both professionally and personally. We offer a generous 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, alongside flexible and hybrid working to help you achieve a healthy work–life balance. Our learning and development programmes ensure you have every opportunity to grow and progress, while our occupational health and mental health support services are here to keep you well. You’ll also have access to free parking, our car scheme and an exclusive employee discount platform, helping you make the most of your rewards both in and out of work. As a Social Care organisation, we also have access to the Blue Light Card scheme.You will experience:<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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Leaving Care Personal Advisors

Make a real difference to the lives of children who need it most.Warwick House is looking for dedicated and compassionate Night Wake Officers to join our caring, committed, and highly supportive team.<h4>About Warwick House</h4>Warwick House is a specialist long-stay home providing high-quality care for children with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions, and challenging behaviour. Our mission is to create a warm and nurturing environment where every child can grow, thrive, and develop the skills they need for everyday life.We tailor our support to meet each child’s emotional, social, and health needs, ensuring truly individualised care.This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to strengthen and develop our services — and we’re looking for the right people to be part of our journey. We’re seeking enthusiastic, motivated individuals with experience of working with children, ideally within a residential, SEN, or care setting. You will receive full training, ongoing support, and opportunities for progression.Please note: This is a 24-hour service, and applicants must be able to work night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.Key Responsibilities<ul> <li>Monitoring and supervising children throughout the nigh.</li> <li>Providing personal care</li> <li>Supporting and managing complex behaviours</li> <li>Keeping accurate records and communicating effectively</li> <li>Promoting independence, dignity, and well-being</li> <li>Maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive environment</li> <li>Carrying out light domestic tasks</li> <li>Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team</li></ul>About you:<ul> <li>Experience supporting children with learning disabilities, autism, complex health needs, or challenging behaviour</li> <li>Strong organisational and time management skills</li> <li>Excellent communication abilities, including the use of communication aids</li> <li>A patient, compassionate approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality care</li> <li>Ability to work effectively with colleagues, professionals, and other stakeholders</li> <li>Relevant childcare qualifications are desirable</li></ul>Compliance: This role is 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. If you are successful for this role and as part of our Onboarding process, you will be required to undergo extensive background checks with Experian. This will include Right to Work checks, DBS, Digital CRC, Imposter Checks and Reference checks spanning your entire employment history from when you've first worked with children. Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>30 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 33 days after 5 years, and 35 days after 10 years)</li> <li>Generous pension scheme</li> <li>Additional staff benefits</li> <li>Access to our Practice Hub for learning, training, and development</li></ul>For further information or to express interest, please contact the Home Manager:Contact: Baljinder Khera — 0121 675 1139 Email: <a>Baljinder.khera@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.





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Night Wake Officer

About the role:We have an exciting opportunity within our Careleavers service for a self-motivated Business Support Assistant, providing essential support to our practice staff members.The Care Leavers' Team supports young people who have left care as they make the transition to adulthood from age 18 up to 25.The business support team provide administrative tasks and financial payments, to ensure that processes are maintained in a timely and accurate way, in line with policy, so that the best outcomes are achieved for young people.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:You will be a ‘can-do' person, who is passionate about high quality service delivery and performance. 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.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 dealing with several conflicting and changing priorities effectively to achieve business objectives. </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. Birmingham Children’s Trust is going from strength to strength. 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. By choosing to work for us, you will be part of a supportive, dynamic service contributing to our service improvement journey to ‘Outstanding’. 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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Business Support Assistant-Careleavers Team

About the role:An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Family Time Service for the position of a ‘Senior Contact and Escort Organiser’ – Deputy Manager.We are looking for someone who is forward thinking, resilient under pressure and energetic, who has good organising skills to effectively plan rotas for Senior Contact Workers to facilitate Family Time for looked after children and other contacts with their parents and significant family members. 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:Duties and responsibilities will include (see JD for more info):<ul> <li>A management qualification is desirable such as NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in relevant field along with childcare experience, (If relying on Social Work qualification you will be required to be registered with General Social Care Council). </li> <li>An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a good level of computer literacy is essential in order to maintain a data base of family time and ensure that appropriate performance management information is collected, collated and reported.</li> <li>Your desired experience of childcare settings or knowledge will ensure that family time is undertaken in a manner which is child centred and consistent with agreed procedures and good practice.</li> <li>Safeguarding knowledge is essential as you will be responsible to advise and support Senior Contact Workers in responding to safeguarding issues and ensuring they are reported to the responsible social worker.</li> <li>You will be supported and managed by the Family Time Team Manager</li></ul>If you are interested in having a conversation about this vacancy, please contact the Team Manager for the Family Time Service: Jacqueline Facey <a href="mailto:jacqueline.s.facey@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">jacqueline.s.facey@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> or 07766922822PLEASE NOTE ONCE ADEQUATE APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED THIS ADVERT WILL BE CLOSED AND NO FURTHER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THS POSITION AFTER CLOSE, THEREFORE IT IS ADVISABLE TO SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION AS SOON AS YOU CAN. 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 Contact and Escort Organiser, Deputy Manager

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The First Contact Service has 3 teams within the service. The teams engage with citizens of Staffordshire, carrying out strengths based, outcome focused assessments via the telephone and virtual technology. The Care Act 2014 compliant assessments determine citizens assessed eligible needs while promoting their assets and facilitating their independence. First Contact will develop care and support plans with people and work with Brokerage to put services in place to meet their residual eligible social care needs.The service delivers a single point of access for all age carers who are supported to access information, advice and guidance. Assessments for all age carers are undertaken in person across the county.The service also leads on Assistive Technology and the Quick Fix Fund supporting residents across Staffordshire as required.All that we do focuses on how we will develop the right culture, support and skills to keep making a difference for Staffordshire’s communities.Main Responsibilities In this role you'll:<ul><li>Take responsibility for the provision of assessments under the Care Act 2014 inclusive of all statutory functions</li><li>Develop a collaborative relationship with adults and their circles of support in order to promote positive expectations of what they can achieve, understanding their talents, wishes and feelings.</li><li>Be part of the assessment process, undertake purposeful interaction with individuals, families and other professionals to understand the needs and strengths of the individual, their network of relationships and their capacity to consent.</li><li>Critically analyse information to understand risks and develop strategies to explain, avoid or manage risk appropriately.</li><li>Negotiate and agree appropriate, tangible and realistic outcomes with individuals and families identifying their strengths.</li><li>Collaborate with other professionals, within Adult Social Care or other organisations, in order to fully understand need and enable individuals to achieve their outcomes and to be as independent as possible.</li><li>Maintain appropriate professional records of all key discussions, findings, assessments, opinions (including factual basis) and decisions, including electronic client records and necessary performance data, in line with policies and procedures.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll have:<ul><li>Assessment &nbsp;and risk assessing skills&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work under pressure&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005</li><li>Understanding of disability, older persons, carers and young carers and the impact for individuals, their families and society</li><li>Knowledge of adult physical, intellectual emotional and social development and family dynamics.</li></ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;If you require any additional information regarding this role, please contact Nicola Williams on <a href="mailto:nicola.williams@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicola.williams@staffordshire.gov.uk&nbsp;</a>Interviews will be 3 December 2025.&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values: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.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: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.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits: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.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process: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.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;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.

Social Care Assessor

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Our Family Practitioners play a key role in&nbsp;working with children and families to support children to remain within their&nbsp;families. Providing crisis&nbsp;intervention and working&nbsp;collaboratively with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans and children in care.
You'll be expected to undertake flexible, creative and imaginative approaches to offering support to children, young people their families and carers whilst underpinning our restorative approach.
This may include being available outside of traditional working patterns including evening and weekends to provide support to children, families and carers when it is needed.
You will be based in Cannock, covering the Cannock Chase District (including - Cannock, Rugeley, Norton Canes, Heath Hayes).&nbsp;
Main Responsibilities
Our Family Practitioners are key workers for the children and families we support. In this role you’ll be:
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<li>leading on early help assessments and plans</li>
<li>working together with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans and children in care</li>
<li>contributing to parenting assessments, supporting mediation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution and Life Story Work</li>
<li>supporting on the completion of accurate documentation, reports and records relating to work you do with children, young people and their families</li>
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This role specifically is within a Social Work Duty Team.&nbsp;
The main functions of this role will be:&nbsp;
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<li>Supporting Social Workers to complete child and family assessments.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Completing direct work with children and their families for crisis prevention and conflict resolution.&nbsp;</li>
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And through all this great work you do, you’ll be supporting children and families, with a restorative practice approach, helping them stay together where possible
The Ideal Candidate
<h3>The Ideal Candidate</h3>
You will have:
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<li>A minimum of NVQ Level 3 related to working with children and families OR relevant experience</li>
<li>Experience&nbsp;of supporting children and their families within their homes, delivering direct work and being creative in the way that you work to engage children,&nbsp;their families and carers</li>
<li>Be flexible with working hours as there may be occasions where evening and weekend work may be needed</li>
<li>Have a current UK driving licence and vehicle</li>
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“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;
But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.
For further information, please contact Jade Chapman - <a href="mailto:jade.chapman@Staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jade.chapman@Staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Interviews will be held on week beginning 1st December 2025.&nbsp;
This role is currently subject to a review of weekend working arrangements, including any paid enhancements.
Our Recruitment Process: 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.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
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.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
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.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;
Our benefits:
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.&nbsp;
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>
Our recruitment process:
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.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;
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.

Duty Family Practitioner

Birmingham Children’s Trust is going from strength to strength. We are the largest provider of family support and social care services for children, young people, and families in the county. Our goal is to become a centre of excellence in both social care and family support. By choosing to work for us, you will be part of a supportive, dynamic service contributing to our service improvement journey to ‘outstanding’.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. We have a number of exciting opportunities within our Business Support Service for self-motivated Business Support Administrator, providing essential support to our practice staff members. We are looking to recruit a full-time Business Support Administrator whose role will be providing support to the Fostering Service. The fostering Business Support team play a crucial role in providing support to the Fostering Service, whose aim is to ensure provision of high-quality placements for children with foster carers where children can have every chance of a happy secure childhood and be supported to reach their aspirations and succeed in life. The main role of the Business Support Administrator will be providing support relating to Foster Carers annual reviews process, prospective foster carers assessments and administrating financial support to faster carers. The role also involves undertaking switchboard duties and post duties. You will be working with colleagues and multi-agency professionals at all levels across the service to contribute to positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children and families. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to join our busy, dynamic, and growing Business Support Team. The permanent position is ideally suited to someone who has good customer care, organisational skills, communication skills, can problem solve, use their own initiative, and have great attention to detail. Experience of minute taking is desirable. Therefore, if you would to like to advance your career in a busy and supportive workplace, and are a ‘can do’ person, who is passionate about providing high quality service delivery and performance and have the skills and experience to work effectively within a dedicated team environment and are customer focused and able to deliver the role with a flexible approach please read on. About you :<ul> <li>Good literacy and numeracy skills </li> <li>Good basic IT skills </li> <li>Good Customer Care skills</li> <li>The ability to independently interpret and analyse information and facts to solve varied problems </li> <li>The ability to work under pressure including meeting deadlines and dealing with interruptions</li> <li>The ability to communicate in person and/or in writing, a variety of information to a rang of people </li> <li>The ability to manage a process, ensuring accurate and timely outputs</li> <li>The ability to work with some initiative and little supervision</li> <li>Ability to organise, support and appropriately document meetings ensuring timely and quality outputs</li> <li>The ability to cope with situations where there is an emotional demand arising from the work being undertaken</li> <li>The ability to work flexibly as part of a team environment, providing cover when needed to ensure continuity of service provision</li> <li>Experience of handling and processing manual or computerised information</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. 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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Business Support Assistant - FTC 12 Months

We understand that family life is not easy and sometimes relationships break down. Our service works with families to try and understand what has led to the relationship breaking down and support them to repair and move forward.We are dedicated to safely prevent and reduce the number of children and young people entering care and provide direct and intensive support to children aged 8- 18 years old and their families in their homes over a period of 4 – 12 weeks and beyond if there is a need.As we deal with families in crisis and children on the edge of coming into care, our families require intensive support which means that we visit at least once a week and sometimes more, if families are in crisis. We often work with families experiencing domestic abuse, mental health issues, and substance misuse alongside child-to-parent violence and children with significant additional needs, including neurodiversity and trauma from abuse, loss, or bullying.We tailor our support to each family’s unique needs. Examples of the support we offer include:<ul> <li>Improving communication as a family</li> <li>Exploring triggers then sequencing out what has happened to try and make changes for next time</li> <li>Supporting to manage escalation/de-escalation</li> <li>Understanding each other’s needs</li> <li>Self-care</li> <li>Exploring the impact of trauma and how this may present itself within behaviour</li> <li>Understanding and exploring how to meet emotional needs through regulating together</li></ul>About you<ul> <li>Be passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, and families facing significant challenges.</li> <li>In-depth understand the complexities of family relationships and are skilled in building trusting, respectful connections with children and adults alike.</li> <li>Experience working with families in crisis, and you are comfortable providing intensive, direct support within the home environment.</li> <li>Be adaptable, resilient, and able to manage complex situations with empathy and professionalism.</li> <li>Ability to be work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and are committed to family-centred practice that prioritises safety, relationship repair, and long-term positive outcomes.</li> <li>You thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment and are committed to being a consistent and reliable presence for families during some of their most difficult times.</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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Project Worker- Edge of Care Service

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! 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.About the roleThis role involves working closely with Social Workers to support children in care and those subject to live care proceedings. You will contribute to the completion of statutory assessments, supervise family time, and provide guidance to children and families on available support services.You will be responsible for gathering and accurately recording relevant information using management systems, and taking appropriate action where necessary. The role includes providing practical, day-to-day support through home visits and direct work within family homes and the wider community.You will also assist in the delivery of comprehensive assessments and contribute to multi-agency working to ensure joined-up services. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to present evidence-based information clearly and professionally.This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham, requiring candidates to live within a commutable distance and have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.About youThis is a fantastic opportunity for those that have worked in a similar role, with experience of providing administrative support, including maintaining documents and databases, liaising with colleagues and service users, whilst always ensuring confidentiality and an efficient service. Experience of direct work with children and young people and their families within a children’s or family placement setting.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. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<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 Assistant - Safeguarding

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Make a real difference where it matters most.Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career?&nbsp;Join our dedicated Assessment and Staying Together Teams in the scenic Staffordshire Moorlands, where your work will directly impact the lives of vulnerable children and families.We are a small but supportive and welcoming team who share excellent relationships with our district colleagues in Early Help, SEND, Education, Children with Disabilities and we are co located with our Children in Care and Care Leavers Team. We very much embed a restorative model and are committed to ensuring that every child is supported through a whole district approach.Main Responsibilities What you'll do:You’ll work across the continuum of need from Child in Need to Care Proceedings and Adoption planning ensuring children are seen, heard, and safeguarded. Your responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Leading statutory duties and Section 47 investigations</li>
<li>Supporting placements into care and preparing court reports</li>
<li>Collaborating with district teams and specialist services</li>
<li>Mentoring ASYE and student Social Workers</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate What you'll need:<ul>
<li>a Social Work qualification and post-qualifying experience in a Child in Need, Child Protection Team &amp; Public and Private Court Proceedings.</li>
<li>Registration with Social Work England.</li>
<li>a valid &nbsp;current UK driving licence and vehicle.</li>
<li>a commitment to restorative practice and keeping families together where safe</li>
<li>experience of supporting and mentoring your colleagues.</li>
</ul>But above all, you will bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it is safe to do so. Why join us?We offer a clear career progression framework, including:<ul>
<li>Practice Educator Programme</li>
<li>Aspiring Practice Lead &amp; Team Manager Programmes</li>
<li>Strong regional learning partnerships</li>
</ul>You’ll be part of a small, supportive team with excellent multi-agency relationships and a shared commitment to whole-district support.We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership.For more information about this vacancy or for an informal chat please contact Team Manager, Angela Cookeat: <a href="mailto:angela.cooke1@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">angela.cooke1@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held week commencing 1st December 2025.Our Recruitment Process:&nbsp;To ensure fairness, we anonymise applications during shortlisting so that only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement to highlight the skills, experience, and values you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values: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.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: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.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits: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.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process: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.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;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.

Advanced Children's Social Worker

Healthy, Safe, Behaviours (HSB) Team – Supporting young people with Harmful Sexual Behaviour £52,431.00 to £64,811.00: (with market supplement) up to £72,311.00 (depending on experience)An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Principal Psychologist to join our Healthy Safe Behaviours Team (HSB). This newly configured service supports children and young people (7 to 17 years), open to Birmingham Children’s Trust, who present with harmful sexual behaviour. The team adopt a multi-agency approach, supporting Early Help, Safeguarding, Children in Care and Youth Justice Services; delivering bespoke and tailored interventions and programmes of education and support.We are looking for a Principal Psychologist, with significant experience of clinical leadership, service development, and working from a trauma informed, systemic and developmentally sensitive perspective. This new role will work alongside the operational team manager to provide clinical leadership for the ongoing development and delivery of this service in accordance with the evidence base and current best practice guidance.Previous experience working with children and young people with presentations relating to harmful sexual behaviour would be beneficial. However, we are also keen to hear from psychologists from other specialties with strong skills in complex formulation, assessing and managing risk, supporting teams (leadership, consultation, training), and the ability to look beyond behaviour. Experience working with children and young people who have histories of early adversity, social care or youth justice involvement, childhood trauma &amp;/or significant attachment disruption would also be desirable. The successful candidate will:<ul> <li>Support the development and delivery of this new service with an emphasis on innovation, psychologically informed practice, working to the best available evidence base, undertaking routine service evaluation and clinically relevant research as appropriate. </li> <li>Lead on the development of risk screening and management planning and support the escalation of mental health concerns and partnership working where appropriate.</li> <li>Support the professional network around the child/young person; providing psychological consultation, developing shared formulations of complex needs/presentations, contributing to safety plans, developing and delivering teaching/training and clinical supervision of others. </li> <li>Carry out specialist assessments, formulation and deliver psychological interventions to children, young people, families &amp;/or caregivers. </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.If you are a team player, with strengths in multi-agency and partnership working, who is passionate and experienced in developing and delivering high quality and effective services for this population, we would love to hear from you. Working in Children’s Social Care can be pressured and emotionally challenging at times but can also be very rewarding. In 2025, Birmingham Children’s Trust won ‘Most Supportive Social Work Organisation’ at the national Social Work Awards. We will provide you with access to training, regular clinical, professional and management supervision, and on-going support. You will also have opportunities to link with other psychologists across the Trust for peer support. In order to be considered for this role please include a supporting statement and CV demonstrating how you meet the competencies required as outlined in the attached person specification. For more information, or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lee Vince, TESS &amp; HSB Head of Service on <a href="mailto:Lee.Vince@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Lee.Vince@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> or Dr Marie Kershaw, Consultant Clinical Psychologist: <a href="mailto:Marie.Kershaw@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Marie.Kershaw@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 10th December 2025 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 are not able to support those who require sponsorship. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<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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