Assistant Principal Social Worker

Join Birmingham Children’s Trust as an Assistant Principal Social Worker

Are you passionate about making a real difference for children, young people, and families? Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Social Worker to join our Quality Assurance Directorate as the Assistant Principal Social Worker. We are very excited to introduce this new role to provide support within our Practice Hub, focusing on continual improvement.

About Us

Birmingham Children’s Trust employs around 1,900 staff and manages an annual budget of approximately £270 million, serving a diverse local population of over 1.1 million. Our vision is clear: “Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in.” We are committed to driving up the quality of practice and partnerships across the city, ensuring every child and family receives the best possible support.

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.

The Role

As an Assistant Principal Social Worker, you will:

• Be an ambassador for our practice framework, Connections Count, promoting best practice across the Trust.
• Lead and support learning reviews, improvement projects, and quality assurance activities.
• Develop and maintain social care policies, guidance, and tools.
• Support the development of staff and champion inclusive practice, with a focus on equality, diversity, and rights.
• Collaborate with children, young people, families, carers, and staff to drive continuous improvement.
• Deputise for the Principal Social Worker and other managers as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• A professionally registered Social Worker with a degree-level qualification and relevant professional accreditation.
• Up-to-date knowledge of national and regional developments in children’s social care.
• Experience in providing supervision or mentoring, leading change , and undertaking quality assurance activities.
• Strong skills in drafting accessible policies and guidance, and in supporting professional development at all levels.
• Commitment to safeguarding, promoting welfare, and advocating for anti-discriminatory practices.

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. Join us and help shape the future for Birmingham’s children and families.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. Onboarding Process: Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required undergo a series of background checks with Experian Including Experian Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre-employment requirements.

Our Benefits:

• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!
• Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!
• Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns.
• Pension Scheme - You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and pursue further CP.
• and so much more!

Interview date - 4th March 2026

For further information, please contact Adam Birchall on adam.birchall@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk

Apply today and be part of a team that gives its best, so young people achieve their best!

Benefits

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

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

Why Join Us?

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

Our Values

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

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

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

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

Safeguarding

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

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

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

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

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