Case Progression Officer - FTC 2 Years

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!

Birmingham Children’s Trust is looking for a skilled and experienced social worker to join our Case Progression Team on a fixed term basis for a period of 2 years. You must be a qualified social worker with at least three years’ experience of completing good quality court work. This is a key quality assurance role focused on driving timely progress through the court process. You will support social workers and managers to ensure pre-proceedings and care proceedings are robust, well evidenced and professionally strong, helping secure legal permanence for children without delay.
In this role, you will:
• Provide direct support and guidance to social workers in preparing court documentation and evidence
• Work alongside team managers to strengthen oversight and quality assurance of court work
• Track and support the progression of cases, helping to reduce delay and ensure children achieve permanence without drift
• Contribute to improving practice across the service through coaching, mentoring, training and by providing constructive challenge
• Act as a link between operational teams and legal services, promoting effective partnership working
This is an excellent opportunity for a social worker with strong court experience who wants to improve practice and support others. You will join a quality assurance service that values high standards, professional curiosity and collaborative working.
You will play a vital quality assurance role in supporting social workers and managers to ensure that care proceedings are robust, well-evidenced, and meet the highest professional standards.
Applicants must be qualified social workers with demonstrable experience of completing high-quality court work.
If you are an experienced social worker with a strong track record in court work and a commitment to high standards, we want to hear from you!
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, UK so you must have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship or on a VISA.

About you

We are seeking someone who can deliver and quality assure strong court work, including statements, care plans and evidence. You will have a strong understanding of public law proceedings and be able to support and challenge practice to improve quality and reduce delay. You will also need to:
• Maintain active registration with Social Work England.
• Hold a recognised certification in social work, degree level or equivalent.
• Substantial experience of care proceedings, pre-proceedings and permanence planning
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review practice, identify drift and support timely decision-making
• Experience of preparing high-quality statements, care plans, chronologies and other court documents
• Confidence in giving evidence and understanding the expectations of the court arena
• Ability to coach, mentor and challenge practitioners and managers to improve practice standards
• Excellent partnership working skills, including effective liaison with Legal Services, Children’s Guardians and wider professionals
• A sound understanding of legislation, statutory guidance and best practice relating to children in care and permanence
• A consistent focus on achieving the right outcomes for children without unnecessary delay

Additional Information

Interviews will be held in person on Thursday 18 June 2026.

As part of the application process, please submit your CV and a supporting statement clearly demonstrating your experience in delivering high-quality court work.

Onboarding Process: Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required undergo a series of background checks with Experian including Experian DBS, Experian Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre-employment requirements.

Our Benefits:
• 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.

For further information, feel free to contact Adam Birchall (Principal Social Worker) via adam.birchall@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk

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.