We are looking for Social Work Assistants to join the Children in Care Teams to support Social Workers who safeguard and promote the welfare of the most vulnerable children and young people in the city through the delivery of high‑quality service.
You will have a variety of work in this role, such as supporting young people to keep in touch with their families, working closely with children and young people to undertake direct work and build trusting relationships, and collaborating with other agencies working with families you are supporting.
About the Trust
Birmingham Children’s Trust – “Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in.” Our sole purpose 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. We are one team, and each employee, from Family Support and Social Workers to Finance and Legal, plays an important role in achieving the Trust’s objectives. The Leadership team comprises six Executive Directors responsible for leading and managing the Trust as an autonomous and high‑performing organisation.
Our performance – We have been rated as “Good” by Ofsted following a 2023 inspection, a fantastic achievement reflecting our commitment to staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.
This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham. Applicants must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and possess the correct right‑to‑work documents to work in the UK. We do not support sponsorship.
About you
Essential
* Experience of working with children and/or their families
* Working collaboratively with other agencies
* Passionate about working with children and young people to achieve positive outcomes
Preferable
* A driver with knowledge of the Birmingham area
* Ability to work professionally with people experiencing challenging personal circumstances
* Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences through written, verbal and other means of communication
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 programmes, supportive supervision and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career
* Generous Benefits – take advantage of our competitive rewards 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 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.
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.
We reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications. Please submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid disappointment.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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