Specialist Assessment Team Manager

Specialist Assessment Team Manager – Birmingham Children’s Trust

Help us change children and young people’s lives

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, everything we do is about making a difference for children, young people, and families across our city. Every day, we support over 10,000 children and young people — ensuring they are safe, happy, and able to thrive.

We are now seeking an ambitious, compassionate, and forward-thinking Specialist Team Manager to join our brand-new Specialist Assessment Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a new service, lead a talented team, and directly improve the lives of Birmingham’s most vulnerable children.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Real Impact – Lead a team making life-changing decisions for children and families in Birmingham.
• Inspiring Leadership Role – Manage and coach 4 social workers and 2 family support workers, embedding a trauma-informed, relationship-based practice model.
• Career Growth – Access tailored development, high-quality supervision, and opportunities to share your expertise across the Trust.
• Supportive Culture – Join a collaborative, values-driven workplace where staff wellbeing and professional growth are genuinely prioritised.
• Generous Benefits – Enjoy a competitive package including:
• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service
• Free on-site parking
• Full reimbursement of your Social Work England registration fee
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working options

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead a specialist, high-performing team delivering complex assessments and interventions. You will:

• Coach and inspire your team to deliver excellent social work and family support practice.
• Oversee complex community-based assessments (including Parent Assess, CUBAS, and specialist risk assessments).
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust and external partners such as schools, health professionals, and the police.
• Create an aspirational, supportive team culture, keeping children and young people at the heart of everything you do.
• Support the professional development of others by offering training and contributing to our Trust-wide learning culture.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings both professional expertise and personal drive. You will:

• Be a qualified and registered social worker with strong leadership experience.
• Demonstrate resilience, excellent time management, and the ability to prioritise and quality assure various assessments that offer permanency to children.
• Have proven people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Be a confident problem-solver, supporting staff to make best-interest decisions in line with legislation and best practice.
• Use management information systems effectively to monitor performance and maintain high standards.
• Bring creativity, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• This role is also a fantastic step for independent social workers looking to transition into leadership within a supportive organisation.

Safeguarding Commitment

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, safeguarding children and young people is our top priority. All roles are subject to the appropriate level of DBS check.

• Closing Date: Friday 19th September 2025
• Interviews: Week commencing 6th October 2025

Interested?

If you’re passionate about improving children’s lives and ready for a leadership role where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:

Stuart Lowe, Head of Service

Stuart.lowe@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk

07548 713021 | ☎️ 0121 303 7114

Apply today and help us create a brighter future for Birmingham’s children.

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.