Senior Youth Justice Worker

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!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated to providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice.

Birmingham Youth Justice Service is in the middle of an exciting and extensive modernisation programme with a clear goal to become the sector leading youth justice service. We are creating a progressive, creative and inspiring service that is best equipped to understand and reduce offending behaviour amongst children and we are looking for the right people to help us to achieve this.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right individual to join Birmingham Youth Justice Service as a Senior Youth Justice Worker.  This role will involves being the responsible officer for children who are open to the Birmingham Youth Justice Service on either a statutory or non-statutory basis. You will lead on assessments and plans to ensure all their risks and needs are fully understood, addressed and reduced to enable that child to move away from the justice system.

About You:

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. For this role, the ideal individual will be someone who:

• Can see beyond the offence and see the child.
• Passionate and dedicated to tackle head on disproportionality and inequality across youth justice.
• Believe that behaviour is a form of communication and offending is symptomatic of their experiences.
• Is committed to hearing the voice of the child, their families/carers and their victims and bringing this into the centre of what we do.
• Wants to work with children to build on their strengths and promote a childhood removed from the justice system.

You will also need:

• Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be speaking with a diverse range of individuals.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Closing Date for all positions is Sunday 25May 2025 and if you are successful, you will be sent a pre interview exercise and you will be invited to an assessment day at Lifford House, Birmingham on Friday 13^th June 2025.

If you are interested in having a conversation about any of our vacancies, please contact BirminghamYJS@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk and let us know what role you would like to discuss further.  A member of the leadership team will be in touch.

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. 

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.