Team Manager-Marketing, Recruitment and Assessment

About the role:

Team Manager – Fostering Service

• One Avenue Road
• £52,413 - £64,811

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Fostering Service, in Birmingham Children’s Trust.

We are looking for a Team Manager overseeing Marketing, Recruitment and assessments ‘to join one of our Fostering Support Teams. We are a dynamic and supportive service with an OFSTED ‘GOOD’ rating and we want you be part of our transformation journey to becoming an outstanding Fostering service.

Our main aim is to provide safe, high quality foster care homes for our children and young people that value, support and encourage them to grow and reach their potential as they transition into adulthood.

You will lead a diverse team of Supervising Social Workers and senior practitioners in analysing data performance across marketing, recruitment and assessments which will offer creative and engaging ways of recruiting and working with established carers.

About you…….

You will have a forward thinking, dynamic approach in your leadership and management of the team and wider service.

You will have significant experience of fostering, safeguarding and children in care work and the legislative and regulatory framework in which we operate.

You will create an environment that enables people and resources to work to their full potential through the implementation of performance management and quality assurance.

You will facilitate, manage and implement change to improve and develop services.

You will promote and maintain an environment that encourages diversity in all aspects of service delivery.

You will need to be SWE registered and hold a relevant Social Work qualification.

About us……

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to be part of a positive, supportive, management team.
• Regular support and supervision.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to contribute to service improvement.
• A hybrid working model.

So, if you want to be part of ‘Foster Birmingham – Birmingham’s Biggest Family’ please get in touch.

Informal enquires to: Paulette Hunte, interim HOS Mainstream Fostering Paulette.hunte@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk

Priscilla Spence, interim Assistant HOS Mainstream Fostering Priscilla.spence@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

We actively deliver services that are culturally responsive to the needs of the children, parents and carers we work with to deliver equality, diversity and inclusivity in all we do.

Interviews to take place week commencing 15th September 2025.

We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted. 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 reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

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.