Kick-start your career in social care with this exciting opportunity for a Birmingham care-experienced young person to join our Children in Care Team as an Apprentice Social Work Assistant.
This role is designed to help you gain valuable skills, hands-on experience, and a nationally recognised qualification, while making a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced social work professionals, supporting individuals and families to access the help they need. You will learn through a combination of on-the-job experience and structured training, with ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Assisting social workers in supporting children, young people, and families
* Attending meetings and shadowing experienced staff to learn best practice
* Supporting service users to access resources and community services
* Maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality
* Contributing to team projects and initiatives that improve outcomes for vulnerable people
What We’re Looking For
* A genuine interest in helping others and making a positive impact
* Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
* The ability to work as part of a team and follow guidance
No prior experience is required - full training will be provided.
What You’ll Gain
* Hands-on experience in a professional social work environment
* Support from a dedicated mentor and training provider
* Skills and experience that can lead to a rewarding career in social work or related fields
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 have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.
If this sounds like something you’d love to do, we’d love to hear from you! To find out more, please contact Dawn Crooks and Gayle Mason-Gordon: apprenticeships@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk
Our offer to you:
We offer a vast range of brilliant incentives to our BCT employees. Come join us to receive (not limited to):
* A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
* Generous Pension Scheme
* Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!
* Dedicated Practice Hub supporting continued training and career progression
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!
Onboarding Process:
Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required undergo a series of background checks with Experian Including, Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre-employment requirements.
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.
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.