Senior Residential Childcare Officer – Trinity House
Join Senior Residential Childcare Officer – Trinity House role at Birmingham Children’s Trust.
We are launching a brand‑new Children’s Home on Trinity Road, opening February 2026. We need dedicated, experienced Child Care Officers to support up to 4 children with a range of learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions and challenging behaviour. We welcome transferable skills from Education or Social Work.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to each child’s unique needs and preferences.
* Foster a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children feel valued and empowered.
* Utilise a range of communication and visual aids to ensure children can express their wishes and feelings.
* Collaborate with parents, schools, social workers, and other professionals to ensure consistency and progress in children’s development.
* Encourage and empower children to become as independent as possible, supporting them with everyday tasks such as preparing food, personal hygiene, and self‑care.
* Maintain regular communication with school staff to promote continuity and development.
* Organise activities tailored to the individual needs of the children.
* Maintain high‑quality childcare standards in line with the Care Standards Act 2000, the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015, Children’s Act 1989 and 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015 and Safeguarding disabled children 2009.
About you
* Experience working with children with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions, and challenging behaviour.
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
* Excellent communication skills, with experience in using communication aids.
* A compassionate and patient approach, with a commitment to providing high‑quality care.
* Ability to work collaboratively with co‑workers, a range of professionals and stakeholders.
* Relevant qualifications in childcare are desirable.
Our offer to you
* Generous annual leave package of 30 days, plus bank holidays. 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Access to internal employee benefits including occupational health, rewards schemes, benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), health & fitness and personal wellbeing support.
* Dedicated Practice Hub supporting continued training and career progression.
Onboarding process
The successful candidate will undergo a series of background checks, including Experian DBS, right‑to‑work and digital ID verification. Sponsorship is not supported.
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 decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected. We collaborate with schools, health professionals, and the police to create a supportive network, enabling children and young people to thrive.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, an appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records, and reserve the right to close the job early if the required number of applications is reached.
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