Overview
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Role and Location
This opportunity is the Higher Level Family Support Worker vacancy within the city-wide Children In Care Team. 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. We do not sponsor work visas.
Role details
You will be required to undertake targeted and purposeful evidence-based interventions, and provide support and help for a range of families in Children In Care.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on 13th or 15th October 2025.
Organisation information
We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted following a 2023 inspection. Birmingham Children’s Trust is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in Birmingham each day, 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 collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
* Career Development – tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities.
* Generous Benefits – competitive reward package including generous leave allowance and Local Government Pension Scheme.
Our Values
We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve, and involving them in decisions that affect their lives.
We are committed to using our resources wisely, fostering collaboration between schools, health professionals, and the police to create a supportive network for our young people.
We work as a cohesive team to help Birmingham’s children thrive and to provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.
Safeguarding
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 by 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.
Equal opportunities
Please note that 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.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Individual and Family Services
Note: This description is for the Birmingham Children’s Trust role and may contain general information about the organisation’s values and recruitment process.
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