Missing Support Worker

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with children who have gone missing. Upon the return of the children to either their home or care placement, you will make contact with them to offer a return home interview/conversation. As a team we are seeking to reduce the level of missing episodes and periods for Birmingham’s children with a view to reducing the risk of exploitation or other harms.

You will be working within Empower U, a dynamic multi-agency Contextual Safeguarding Hub where take an innovative city wide approach to issues around exploitation, missing and serious youth violence. We are looking to recruit full time staff who will work flexibly based from a central office working across the Birmingham and the West Midlands region.

You will need good people skills and experience of engaging children and young people effectively in creative and non-judgemental ways. You will have a caring nature and be professionally curious about why a child has gone missing and the impact of missing on the child(ren) and family. You will have awareness of why return home interviews are undertaken and the themes and trends around missing children. You will be able to work within an area team approach and with other professionals and local organisations, to identify and address the issues that are leading to missing. A good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and insight into issues such as exploitation and serious youth violence are integral to the role. The approach will be underpinned by empowering, anti-oppressive, trauma informed and culturally competent practice..

For more enquiries please contact the Team Manager Annabel Goddard 07843834287.

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.