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About the role:We have an exciting opportunity within our Business Support Service for a self-motivated Business Support Assistant, providing essential support to our practice staff members. This is a full time position. The post will be supporting our Child Protection Conference Service. Business Support plays a crucial role in providing support to children and families, when it has been agreed a Conference is required to share and discuss information with other partner agencies to decide on how to keep a child safe The team supports the end-to-end process of Child Protection Conferences, ensuring a smooth and efficient process in convening, preparation for, during and after the meetings, producing electronic outcomes and record of meetings. You will work closely with the conference meeting chair to complete any required after conference work such as distributing the record of meeting and plans, and additional letters and recording those on our case management system.You will be working with colleagues and multi-agency professionals at all levels across the service to contribute to positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children and families.We are looking for someone who has good organisational skills and who is able to problem solve and use their own initiative, and to have great attention to detail with excellent communication skills. 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 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.About you:You will be a ‘can-do' person, who is passionate about high quality service delivery and performance. You will be able to work effectively within a dedicated team environment, be customer focused and able to deliver the role with a flexible approach.Key skills we will be looking for in your personal statement include:<ul> <li>An ability to support meetings, including the provision of note taking and recording of actions, as requested by the business (Training will be provided)</li> <li>Attention to detail with an ability to work accurately e.g. literacy and numeracy</li> <li>Ability to work on own initiative with a pro-active approach to all tasks to ensure business objectives are met</li> <li>An ability to work flexibly as part of a diverse team environment, providing cover when needed to ensure continuity of service provision, and the ability to multi-task to cover other roles within the team</li> <li>Experience of dealing with several conflicting and changing priorities effectively to achieve business objectives.</li></ul> 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Birmingham Children's Trust

Business Support Assistant- Child Protection

THERAPEUTIC &amp; EMOTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICE (TESS) Grade 5 Senior Social Worker 1 full time post at 36.5hrs An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Social Worker with a keen interest in supporting young adults who have left care, to join our Therapeutic and Emotional Support Service (TESS). TESS is an emotional wellbeing service that offers assessment and a wide range of individual, dyadic and group interventions to Birmingham’s children in care, their parents and foster carers, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, and care leavers up to the age of 25 years. TESS also provides consultation and support to the professional and care network. The advertised role will predominately focus on supporting care leavers and those 16+ living independently who have experienced early adversity and present with attachment and complex trauma-related difficulties. We are keen to recruit people that are interested in joining a team whose area of focus is working with care experienced young adults. The post holders will be joining a friendly, supportive, very well established and highly regarded multi-disciplinary team of clinical psychology, systemic family therapy, play therapy, and other therapeutic Social Workers trained in a variety of models (e.g. DDP, CBT, DBT, etc). A wide range of approaches and models are utilised within the service to best meet the needs of care experienced children and young adults, and innovative and creative work is encouraged.We work with care leavers who reside in Birmingham and out of the city, who are from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our workforce represents the diverse families of Birmingham that we support. Young adults who are referred for support experience a wide spectrum of concerns, including issues of separation and loss, emotional, behavioural and neurodevelopmental difficulties, mental health issues and developmental trauma. We work closely with care experienced young adults and other agencies. An ability to demonstrate team and multi-agency working are crucial elements to this role. We are looking to recruit a Senior Social Worker to join our TESS team. You will be working as part of a team to deliver support and guidance via a consultation and guidance service to the wider care leavers support network. A key part of the role will be to offer direct therapeutic support with a focus on improving emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships, in turn, developing emotional stability and personal resilience. We will provide you with access to training, regular professional supervision, and on-going support.If you have experience of working with care experienced young adults, are positive, passionate and committed to making a difference and enjoy the challenge this brings, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate an interest in evidence-based practice and research and who are keen to develop their knowledge. If you share our commitment and passion in making a lasting difference for our young adults and can work as part of a team, we would like to hear from you. In order to be considered for this role please include a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the competencies required as outlined in the attached person specification. For more information please contact Davinia Burrell, TESS Team Manager, via: <a href="mailto:Davinia.Burrell@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Davinia.Burrell@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> or Lee Vince, TESS Head of Service on; <a href="mailto:Lee.Vince@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Lee.Vince@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> Closing date: 7th September 2025Interviews will take place on: 25th September 2025 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Senior Social Worker 

CASS/MASH BSSThe purpose of this BSS team is to provide support to the frontline social work staff and to action the initial referrals received into CASS to begin to record the beginning of a child’s relationship or share information received from other service providers to continue the child’s journey within BCT.Who we supportThis BSS team supports the Trust's front-door processes, taking referrals and ensuring critical information is shared in a timely way to 4 CASS teams, referral and advice officers, and ASTI duty teams.Operating HoursMonday to Thursday: 8:45am to 5:45pmFriday: 8:45am to 4:45pmOut of hours will be managed on a rota basis – standard working hours are 08:45 – 17:15.LocationCASS/MASH BSS are based at One Avenue Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4DUKey tasks<ul> <li>Multiple email inbox monitoring and completion.</li> <li>Referral information checking and data entry onto Eclipse, including creation of PER and GRP ID’s</li> <li>Social worker and team allocations for referral progression.</li> <li>Sharing information received into the CASS inbox with allocated Social Workers or teams via Eclipse.</li> <li>Gaining information from Eclipse, IMPULSE, or CareFirst to confirm information received, and to share with other professionals (such as domestic abuse child case status with police).</li> <li>Completion of daily allocated tasks on a rota basis.</li> <li>Providing an outcome email for every referral received into CASS.</li> <li>Distribution of meeting outputs for strategy meetings.</li> <li>Distribution of case information to other service users, such as health, the police and education services.</li> <li>Arranging strategy meetings, including monitoring of actions and timelines.</li> <li>Identify priority tasks, so urgent safeguarding issues are progressed efficiently.</li> <li>ASTI Team Social worker/team allocations </li> <li>Standard office administration provision to the CASS/MASH service area.</li></ul>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 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.About you:CASS/MASH BSS is a highly productive team that constantly meet all the KPI’s and SLA’s so we require;<ul> <li>You will be a ‘can-do' approachable person, who is passionate about high quality customer service delivery and performance</li> <li>Flexibility to provide continuity of service.</li> <li>Be able to manage several conflicting priorities and use your own initiative to respond independently to difficult problems and unexpected situations providing a solution focused response</li> <li>Multitasking skills in team task requirements</li> <li>Good IT skills in Excel, Teams, Outlook </li> <li>Training and development on all the required team tasks will be provided as necessary.</li></ul>Key skills required;<ul> <li>A good understanding of customer service.</li> <li>Experience of teamwork, evidencing the understanding of expectations and driving outcome focused performance.</li> <li>Experience of managing conflicting priorities, the ability to organise own workload and decide priorities.</li> <li>The ability to work under pressure, including meeting deadlines and dealing with interruptions.</li> <li>The ability to resolve internal/external issues and providing a solution focused response.</li> <li>The ability to communicate complicated or sensitive information with varied audiences in person and/or in writing.</li> <li>The ability to work flexibly as part of a team environment, providing cover when needed to ensure continuity of service provision.</li> <li>The ability to manage a process, ensuring accurate and timely outputs.</li> <li>The ability to cope with situations where there is an emotional demand arising from the work being undertaken</li></ul>You are required to provide additional information that evidences your skills and abilities against each of the criteria set out in the person specification. This additional information needs to be uploaded on the application form where it states, 'Upload Supporting Information'. Only those applications with a supporting statement uploaded, as well as your CV, can be considered for shortlisting. If this role sounds like the one for you, we'd love to hear from you. Interviews will be held at One Avenue Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4DU on Tuesday 19th August and Wednesday 20th August. For informal enquiries please email CASS/MASH Team Leader - Wendy Garner via <a href="mailto:Wendy.Garner@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Wendy.Garner@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Business Support Assistant- CASS/MASH

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Domestic Abuse and Interpersonal Violence and lead on Operation Encompass, which is now a statutory duty, and working collaboratively with education colleagues and West Midlands Police across Birmingham. Under the definition of domestic abuse within the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, children and young people are considered victims of domestic abuse in their own right if they live in a home where domestic abuse is occurring, whether or not they see or hear it. In 2024, the Victims and Prisoners Act (2024) placed a statutory duty on local police forces to report any incidents of domestic abuse to education, including nurseries, schools and colleges. Birmingham Children’s Trust lead on this work. The Domestic Abuse Education Lead is pivotal in ensuring we deploy statutory requirements and enhance the response to domestic abuse for children and young people.Every day will be different. The role will require someone with significant domestic abuse work experience and knowledge as you will need to be able to identify risk, detail safety plans and other partners that can support the family who are experiencing domestic abuse. You will need to work with our business support team to ensure police domestic abuse notifications are sent to education colleagues on a daily basis, follow up on actions from MARAC, support education colleagues with specialist advice and guidance that helps and safeguards the child or young person and deliver domestic abuse training to education professionals. You will receive an induction and ongoing support to undertake the role and be supported by a team of colleagues.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 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.Contract: Please note this is a fixed term contract until April 2026, covering maternity leave.About you:<ul> <li>Extensive experience of working within domestic abuse roles.</li> <li>Have a sound understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people, legislation related to domestic abuse, particularly the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024. </li> <li>Experience of working in children’s social care is desirable.</li> <li>Confident in providing advice and guidance to other agencies including risk assessment and safety planning. </li> <li>Must understand the pathways of support for survivors of domestic abuse and civil orders available to families. </li> <li>Understand trauma and consider how the needs of children and young people are best met through a trauma informed response, challenge victim blaming language and advocate for the non-abusive parent where needed. </li> <li>Be confident in delivering two training modules to education staff; 1) Understanding domestic abuse and coercive control, 2) Understanding the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people and how to support them. Power Points will be provided.</li> <li>Must be confident in using a range of IT applications and will be required to access a range of databases. </li> <li>Strong record-keeping skills and able to write quarterly reports which analyse data, gaps and impact. </li> <li>You need to be solution focussed, calm under pressure and work autonomously but know when to escalate matters of concern.</li></ul>For an informal discussion please contact: <a href="mailto:Nikki.Plummer@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Nikki.Plummer@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a>Interview date: Interviews will be held face to face on 5th September, at our office at One Avenue Road. 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Domestic Abuse Education Lead (FTC April 2026)

About Us:An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a forward-thinking organisation, we are looking to recruit a highly motivated Finance Apprentices to join the Finance Team.The sole purpose of Birmingham Children’s Trust is to make a positive difference for children, young people and families in the city, by driving up the quality of practice and partnerships across the city and its services. Recognised by Ofsted as being a ‘Good’ provider of children’s social care. About the team we are recruiting toThe Finance Team is responsible for providing a diverse range of functions to support Birmingham Children’s Trust. We deliver the full range of financial, management and operational accounting services to facilitate effective delivery of services for children, young people and families in the city.Working flexibly with internal staff and external partners we aim to ensure finance is at the heart of everything that the Trust does. The organisation has a high expectation of our service, and we will continue to support and develop our staff to have the skills to deliver a quality service.What is the job role?The Finance Apprentice role is an opportunity to start a career in Public Sector Finance and begin your journey by completing the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification or Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). Your role will provide support across the different areas of Financial and Management Accounting.The successful applicant will:<ul> <li>Support with the posting of transactions into the financial system and learning how these fit into the production of management information and the statement of accounts. </li> <li>Support the process of the production of management information.</li> <li>Support the process of financial operations.</li> <li>Get involved in specific work relating to budget setting, forecasting and financial year end accounting requirements.</li> <li>Undertake a variety of data analysis tasks to support the provision of financial information for managers across the Trust. </li> <li>Gain experience of working with the Trust IT systems.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career within the Finance Team at Birmingham Children’s Trust.£23,656 - £32,654 - Salary is dependent on entry route. This is a Grade 1 to 3 position.We offerHybrid working and generous holiday entitlement.For informal enquires please contact <a href="mailto:Vishvapreet.K.Bains@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Vishvapreet.K.Bains@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Jasvinder.K.Bhuee@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Jasvinder.K.Bhuee@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a>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 meritWe actively deliver services that are culturally responsive to the needs of 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Finance Apprentice

Family Group Conference Facilitator Roles with Birmingham Childrens TrustMake a Difference as a Family Group Conference Facilitator. We are seeking to recruit full-time Family Group Conference Facilitator's to join our established, experienced and friendly Team.As the largest Family Group Conference services in the UK we work in partnership with vulnerable children and their families; we place families at the heart of making safe decisions and plans for children that are at risk of being taken into care or to reunify children back to family care by delivering high quality Family Group Conferences for all Families that want one. Children and young people are involved along with their wider family network to contribute and attend their FGC’s and are supported by advocates from outside the family. Together, a family plan is agreed by all those involved, and families agree to meet again to assess how well their plan is going and make the changes necessary to protect children.The position is full-time and we are ideally looking for someone with Family Group Conference experience who is confident and resilient when working in partnership with families in their homes as well as in the community and virtually where needed. You will be facilitating FGC’s and taking a lead in promoting family led practice with other Teams and Professionals, therefore the confidence to work on one own initiative and the ability to lone work is required.At Birmingham Children’s Trust you will receive continuous support, development, and training opportunities to support you in reaching your full potential within the Family Group Conference role. Equality &amp; Diversity Birmingham Childrens Trust respects and values the individuality that every employee brings, and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey of continued improvement for our children and their families.Birmingham Childrens Trust is a Disability Confident Employer.Birmingham Children’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure checks.The following experience and competencies are required for this role:<ul> <li>A social care qualification or, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant field such as teaching, mediation, youth work (etc.) (If relying on Social Work qualification you will be required to be registered with General Social Care Council). </li></ul><ul> <li>A sound knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes of Family Group Conferencing, child protection practice and childcare legislation and understanding of the role of other agencies / professionals who work with children and families. </li></ul><ul> <li>A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working with children and their families from a wide range of backgrounds, including families in crisis. </li></ul><ul> <li>Experience of organising and leading meetings both face to face and remotely and an ability to manage any tensions or conflict.</li></ul><ul> <li>Ability to work independently, in an organised way using initiative, being self-motivated, creative and open minded.</li></ul><ul> <li>Flexible, positive and willing to learn, you'll be capable of communicating with people and families from different walks of life. Ability to work in a wide range of situations, remaining calm in a crisis and adapting to constantly changing situations and priorities is a must for this role.</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively in writing with a good level of computer literacy is also required.</li></ul><ul> <li>Willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends and to be able to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day. </li></ul><ul> <li>You will need to have basic IT proficiency in IT-Microsoft word, sending emails, utilising Microsoft Teams and downloading documents.</li></ul><ul> <li>An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for the successful Candidates before starting their new role.</li></ul>For an informal discussion please contact Emma Lewis- Family Group Conference Manager at <a href="mailto:emma.l.lewis@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">emma.l.lewis@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> or why not call Emma for a friendly informal chat on 07703373999.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 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Family Group Conference Facilitator

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!Are you passionate about fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment? Do you have exceptional organisational skills and a keen interest in promoting equality? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!About the RoleWe are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Disability Inclusion Advisor to join our Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion (EDI) team with a focus on ensuring that accessibility is embedded in every aspect of our organisation. You will play a key role in identifying and removing barriers to participation for disabled people and other underrepresented groups, supporting the creation of inclusive environments, policies, and practices. You will be supporting our newly formed Accessibility Working Group, as well as monitoring and processing Access to Work and Occupational Health requests.By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change. You will work alongside passionate individuals who are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all employees.Key Responsibilities<ul> <li>Act as a contact for accessibility queries across the organisation.</li> <li>Support the delivery and evaluation of our EDI strategy, with a strong focus on accessibility and inclusive design.</li> <li>Collaborate with internal teams to review processes, policies, and systems for accessibility compliance and best practices.</li> <li>Work closely with HR, IT, Communications, and Facilities teams to ensure an inclusive experience for staff, service users, and stakeholders.</li> <li>Keep up-to-date with relevant legislation, standards, and emerging trends in accessibility and EDI.</li> <li>Monitor progress through data, feedback, and impact reporting to inform continuous improvement.</li> <li>Monitor and process Access to Work and Occupational Health requests in a timely manner, as well as responding to any related queries.</li> <li>Support the planning and execution of events, workshops, and training sessions related to diversity and inclusion.</li></ul>About youYou will have:<ul> <li>Strong organisational and time management skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).</li> <li>Strong understanding of EDI principles, especially relating to disability and accessibility.</li> <li>Knowledge of accessibility standards and legislation (e.g. Equality Act 2010).</li> <li>Experience of embedding accessibility requirements and reasonable adjustments. </li> <li>A genuine commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li></ul>Interview will take place on 28th August 2025 at Lifford House, 45 Fordhouse Lane, Stirchley, Birmingham, B30 3BN 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Disability Inclusion Advisor 

Join Us as Our New Fundraising Manager! Are you a dynamic and driven partnerships professional with a passion for fundraising and making a real impact? We have an exciting opportunity for you to lead external fundraising across Birmingham Children’s Trust and our linked charity, Bfriends.As our new Fundraising Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our mission - crafting and delivering a compelling External Funding Strategy, securing vital resources, and building powerful relationships that help us transform lives.What You’ll Be Doing:<ul> <li>Leading on bid submissions and charity fundraising to support both the Trust and Bfriends.</li> <li>Identifying and securing funding from a wide range of agencies.</li> <li>Coordinating efforts across Trust services and partners to maximise success.</li> <li>Building strong, lasting partnerships with the Voluntary, Private, and Commercial Sectors - locally and beyond.</li></ul>Why Join Us?We’re proud to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted following our 2023 inspection, with standout recognition for our leadership, safeguarding, and partnership working. This is your chance to be part of a team that’s making a real difference.About You:<ul> <li>A confident communicator who thrives on building relationships.</li> <li>Proven experience in fundraising, bid writing, and external funding.</li> <li>A background in the charity sector with strong written and verbal skills.</li> <li>Able to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Passionate about improving the lives of children and families.</li></ul> 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Fundraising Manager

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.As a Children’s Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support.Our services will always be joined-up and you will develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies; to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations.About the service:The Children with Disabilities Service works with children and young people who have permanent disabilities that impact on their day to day life. We are a through service meaning we stay with the child throughout their journey with social care, completing their assessment and any further intervention if required. This can include child in need, child protection or child in care processes.We are aspirational for our children and celebrate their successes. We are seeking x 3 permanent, full time Social Worker's for the Children With Disabilities (CWD) Review Team, a city wide team that covers all of Birmingham. The CWD Review Team, review packages of support for Children With Disabilities, which are put in place to meet their social care needs. We also support with any safeguarding concerns as and when they arise. The team is made up of 4 Higher Level Family Support Worker's and 1 Senior Practitioner and we are looking to add 3 passionate social workers to support with our Assessment Work. The team have offices at One Avenue Road in Aston and Lifford Lane in Stirchley. There is ample free parking on the car park at the rear of the offices. About You: We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:<ul> <li>A degree in Social Work and at least two years post qualifying experience.</li> <li>Registration with Social Work England.</li> <li>Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.</li> <li>Strong assessment and analytical skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.</li></ul> 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Social Worker- Children With Disabilities

Health Safe Behaviour Team (HSB) Grade 5 HSB Clinical Practitioner (Practitioner Psychologist / Senior Social Worker) 4 posts3x permanent / full time at 36.5hrs 1x fixed term 12 months full time at 36.5hrs (review at 12 months) An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced psychologists and social workers who are keen to support children and young people who display sexually harmful behaviour, to join our Healthy Safe Behaviours team (HSB). We are keen to invite those with a clinical or forensic psychology qualification and senior social workers to join our developing team. The HSB team sits alongside the Therapeutic Emotional Support Service (TESS) delivering consultation, assessment, intervention and support to children and young people who display harmful sexual behaviour between the ages of 7-17 years. The HSB team adopts a relational and systemic approach and delivers bespoke and tailored interventions and programmes of education and support to children, young people and their parents and caregivers, regarding harmful sexualised behaviours. The team has recently gone through a period of transition and review to ensure we continue to align with best practice and evidence-based approaches to service delivery, making this an exciting time to join our team.The HSB team works collaboratively with our partner agencies forming close working arrangements with the wider Birmingham Children’s Trust Early Help support network, Child in Needs teams, Safeguarding and Children in Care services, Birmingham Youth Justice Service, Police, and our local CAMHS service known as Forward Thinking Birmingham.The team is currently comprised of a Team Manager and two Aim 3 Practitioners. We are looking to recruit 4 additional team members from a social work and applied practitioner psychology background, who can demonstrate their experience and skills in understanding vulnerable children, young people and their families and supporting them to respond to and manage risk of harmful sexualised behaviour and to make positive changes towards healthy, safe behaviour.1 short-term 12-month contract post will have a focus on support to our Early Help network offering consultation, advice, and guidance to Early Help colleagues, including support to children, young people and their families. This post will be subject to a continued review. Successful applicants will be joining an organisation and service committed to continuous improvement, striving to deliver excellence and embracing best practice, innovation, creativity and research.We are looking for candidates with passion, motivation and enthusiasm to:<ul> <li>deliver a high-quality service to children, families, caregivers and victims of harmful sexualised behaviour.</li> <li>with both the experience and skills matched to the relevant job description and person specification.</li> <li>have a desire to work with and alongside others, to learn, innovate and deliver improvements.</li> <li>an individual who can work independently and as part of a team.</li> <li>with a desire to work directly with children, young people and their families who have experienced significant adversity and traumatic experiences. </li> <li>are an individual who has experience of working alongside children who display harmful sexualised behaviours.</li></ul>We will provide you with access to training, regular professional supervision, and on-going support.If you have experience of working with children and young people, and their families and caregivers where harmful sexualised behaviour is evident, and you are positive, passionate and committed to making a difference and enjoy the challenge this brings, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate an interest in evidence-based practice and research and who are keen to develop their knowledge and skills within this specialism. If you share our commitment and passion in making a lasting difference for vulnerable children and young people and can work as part of a team, we would like to hear from you. To be considered for this role please include a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the competencies required as outlined in the attached person specification. For more information, please contact Lucia Malin, HSB Team Manager <a href="mailto:Lucia.Malin@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Lucia.Malin@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> or Lee Vince, TESS &amp; HSB Head of Service <a href="mailto:Lee.Vince@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Lee.Vince@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> Closing date: midnight 17th August 2025Interviews will take place on: 9th &amp; 10th September 2025We 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 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Clinical Practitioner (Practitioner Psychologist / Senior Social Worker)

About the role: Job Opportunity: Deputy Home ManagerLocation: Warwick House, Acocks Green, Birmingham Grade: 4 Department: Birmingham Children’s Trust Residential Services Reporting to: Home Manager Contract: Full-time – shift work including weekends, bank holidays.Warwick House is looking for an inspiring and compassionate Deputy Home Manager with strong leadership and childcare experience. This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist long-stay home where children with learning disabilities thrive in a nurturing, person-centred environment. About Warwick HouseLocated in Acocks Green, Warwick House provides tailored residential support to children with a range of complex needs. Our caring and inclusive environment promotes emotional wellbeing, confidence, and independence in every child we care for. With our service evolving and expanding, there’s never been a better time to grow your career with us.About you: Key ResponsibilitiesAs Deputy Home Manager, you’ll support the Home Manager in leading the team, always ensuring the highest standards of care and safety:<ul> <li>Oversee day-to-day operations of the home, including staffing, rota management, and budgets</li> <li>Supervise and support staff, delivering training and promoting professional development</li> <li>Implement care plans that reflect each child’s specific needs, wishes, and feelings</li> <li>Foster strong relationships with children, staff, parents, schools, health services, and external agencies</li> <li>Champion inclusive practices that affirm each child’s identity</li> <li>Monitor and report safeguarding, health and safety compliance, and quality standards</li> <li>Promote independence and daily living skills among young residents</li> <li>Facilitate children’s meetings to encourage involvement in shaping their care</li> <li>Ensure accurate record-keeping and contribute to planning, reviews, and assessments</li></ul> Who We’re Looking ForWe’re seeking someone with warmth, resilience, and leadership capability who can bring empathy and structure to our care environment:<ul> <li>QCF Level 3 in Children and Families (required)</li> <li>QCF Level 5 (or working towards) in leadership/residential care (required)</li> <li>Experience managing staff and working in residential childcare (essential)</li> <li>Proven ability to handle complex behaviours and emotionally challenging situations</li> <li>Skilled in communication (including use of visual and adaptive aids)</li> <li>Knowledge of care legislation and quality standards</li> <li>Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively with a wide network of professionals</li> <li>Available for shift work, weekends and public holidays</li></ul> What You’ll Get<ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>30 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 33 after 5 years, 35 after 10)</li> <li>Generous Pension Scheme</li> <li>Dedicated Practice Hub supporting continued training and career progression</li> <li>Be part of Birmingham Children’s Trust—One Team with a shared vision to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in</li></ul> If you’re a passionate, experienced childcare professional ready to help shape young lives while driving high standards of care, we’d love to hear from you.For more information: Contact Home Manager Baljinder Khera at 0121 657 1139 Email: <a href="mailto:Baljinder.khera@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Baljinder.khera@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> 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?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe 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.SafeguardingAt 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.





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Deputy Manager

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Deputy Headteacher Wolverham Primary School Salary: L8 – L12 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Location: Ellesmere Port
<h3>An exciting opportunity to lead, influence, and grow</h3>
Are you an ambitious, values-driven school leader ready to take the next step? Do you want to make a lasting difference to children’s lives, develop your leadership, and shape the future of an inclusive, thriving primary school?
Wolverham Primary School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated leadership team. This is a key role for an outstanding individual who shares our belief that every child can succeed and that excellent leadership unlocks potential — for pupils, staff, and the wider community.
<h3>About the Role</h3>
This is a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant, welcoming school that is proud to be part of a forward-thinking Trust. As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in leading school improvement, enhancing teaching and learning, and securing the best possible outcomes for every child.
You will work closely with the Headteacher and the Director of Education, contributing to the strategic direction of the school while having a visible and impactful role in daily school life. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to wider Trust priorities and benefit from high-quality professional development.
<h3>What We Offer</h3>
<ul>
<li>A committed, ambitious, and supportive leadership team</li>
<li>The chance to shape innovative teaching and learning strategies</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional growth within a values-led Trust: challenge, commitment and collaboration</li>
<li>The chance to influence both school and Trust-wide priorities</li>
<li>A welcoming school community where staff wellbeing and collaboration matter</li>
<li>Pupils who are eager to learn, are respectful and full of potential</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>
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<li>Lead on teaching, learning, and curriculum development across the school</li>
<li>Drive school improvement priorities, ensuring the highest standards of pupil progress and attainment</li>
<li>Coach, mentor, and develop staff at all levels to build sustainable excellence</li>
<li>Play a key role in safeguarding, behaviour, and inclusion to create a positive, nurturing learning environment</li>
<li>Strengthen relationships with families, governors, and external partners</li>
<li>Contribute to the wider work of the Trust, including collaboration with other schools where appropriate</li>
</ul>
<h3>Who We Are Looking For</h3>
We are seeking an inspirational leader with:
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<li>Proven leadership experience in a primary setting</li>
<li>A passion for inclusive education and improving outcomes for all pupils</li>
<li>A strong track record of leading improvements in teaching, learning, and assessment</li>
<li>High expectations, moral purpose, and a relentless focus on pupil success</li>
<li>The ability to motivate, develop, and inspire colleagues</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>The aspiration to develop as a senior leader within a supportive Trust</li>
</ul>
<h3>How to Apply</h3>
To apply, please submit your completed application form and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Jenni Ogden – <a href="mailto:head@wolverham.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">head@wolverham.cheshire.sch.uk</a> by 9am on 29.9.25.
Shortlisting: 01.10.25 Lesson observations: Week commencing 6.10.25
Interviews: Week commencing 13.10.25
We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit Wolverham Primary School to experience our welcoming atmosphere, meet our pupils, and see our ambitious vision in action.
Please be aware that the school office is closed until the 1st September and emails will not be responded to until then.
To book onto a visit or for more information, please contact Lindsey Tonks, our school admin assistant, on <a href="mailto:admin@wolverham.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@wolverham.cheshire.sch.uk</a> or call the school on 01513515133
Visit dates
Monday 8th September 2025 at 4pm
Monday 15th September 2025 at 4:30pm
<h3>Our Commitment to Safeguarding</h3>
Wolverham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks as part of our safer recruitment process.
We look forward to welcoming an outstanding Deputy Headteacher to our team!

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