Interim Team Manager

Are you an experienced and qualified Team Manager?

• Are you driven by improving outcomes for children, young people, and families?
• Do you excel at developing practitioners and strengthening social work practice?
• Do you have a clear vision of what ‘good’ looks like across children’s services?
• Are you committed to ensuring children receive high‑quality, relationship‑based, trauma‑informed practice?

If so, we want to hear from you.

About Us

Birmingham Children’s Trust is the largest children’s services provider in the UK and Europe, supporting thousands of vulnerable children, young people, and families each year. Our overall assurance position is GOOD. Ofsted rated us ‘Good’ in 2023, and our 2024 focused visit confirmed continued improvement, recognising the strength of our leadership and the commitment of our workforce.

Our quality assurance systems are well‑established and increasingly integrated across the Trust. The Practice Hub delivers a rigorous programme of regular practice evaluations, Trust Leadership Team (TLT) audits, intelligence‑led thematic and diagnostic audits, and service level audits. These processes are valued by practitioners and managers and are strengthened by direct feedback from children, families, and partners, providing a comprehensive picture of practice and driving continuous improvement.

We are seeking six Interim/Agency Team Managers to join the Practice Hub and support our commitment to delivering excellent outcomes and consistent, high‑quality practice for children in our care. The role includes systematic auditing, conducting and moderating practice evaluations, supporting social workers with targeted casework improvement, undertaking bespoke evaluations, reporting findings to the QA team, and facilitating improvement activity aligned to our practice model.

About you

The successful candidates will be committed to:

• Securing the best outcomes for Birmingham’s children and young people and will play a key role in strengthening practice and assurance across the children in care service.
• Demonstrating a clear understanding of what good and outstanding practice looks like, demonstrate professional curiosity, and work confidently within a relationship‑based, trauma‑informed approach.
• Ensure CIC practitioners meet the operational plan by fostering a positive culture, empowering staff, and maintaining high standards of practice.
• Provide an effective child centred service, which complies with legal, regulatory and statutory guidance, and leads to improved outcomes for children.
• Ensuring promotion and safeguarding of children and young people's welfare is the cornerstone of service delivery, taking responsibility for the implementation of legislation, policies and procedures within the team/centre/designated specialism.
• Being responsible for overseeing the social work practices with practitioners through reflective discussions/supervision, regular evidence-based auditing and feedback thus setting standards of service.
• Ensure social workers have the necessary tools, resources, and safe working conditions, assessing and addressing risks to minimize or prevent them.
• Working with staff, ensuring that children, young people, carers and families receive first class specialist assessments and timely support to meet their needs.
• Developing collaborative working relationships with relevant services, which contributes to effective partnership working and contributes to a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.

We welcome applications from managers with at least two years’ management experience and extensive auditing or practice improvement experience across children’s social care.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:

Eileen Duggins
Lead for Quality Assurance & Policy
07517 527550
Eileen.Duggins@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.