Senior Practitioner

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 Trust are looking for a Senior Practitioner in Learning to join their established Learning Academy Team.

Our established Academy successfully brings together all learning and development opportunities for family facing workers across the Trust. Its team ethos brings together all learners to create a network of practice and development through support and relationships.

The team ensures that all of our colleagues in Birmingham Children's Trust have opportunities to learn, develop and continue their professional growth alongside their day to day role.

You will play a key role in supporting the learning and development of practitioners across a range of programmes delivered by the Learning Academy. This includes designing and delivering high-quality, bespoke training tailored to meet identified needs arising from learning needs analysis, team manager requests, and insights from our quality assurance processes.

As a valued member of the Learning Academy team, you will take a lead role in strengthening the quality of professional practice for those working with children and families. You will contribute to continuous improvement across the full casework cycle, ensuring that children, young people, and their families receive the highest standard of support and intervention.

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 have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. About You

The successful applicant will require:

• Experience of delivery of training and providing learning support
• Know what good social work practice looks like to quality assure, support and guide others.
• Strong organisation and time managements skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience in using communication aids.
• A compassionate and patient approach, with a commitment to providing high-quality support.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, a range of professionals and stakeholders.

Interview Dates:

Interviews will take place on weekdays between 1st and 5th June.

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.