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!
Working in the Trust gives you the opportunity to acquire a diverse set of professional experiences and exceptional professional development. You will have a manageable caseload, which is underpinned by strong management and support networks.
Working in Birmingham means you will have the benefit of two office bases in the North and South of the city. Lifford House and Avenue Road are purpose-built offices that have been newly refurbished and offer plenty of off-road parking. You will be joining a team of dedicated social workers and managers who are very committed to their roles but who are also very warm and welcoming to newly appointed staff.
If you choose to join us,
* You will be able to ‘do the job you came into social work to do’. We are part of an independent organisation, which enables us to focus, single-mindedly on the safety and welfare of children and young people across the city. As a social worker for children in care, you will have the opportunity to build strong and lasting relationships with children and young people so you can support our children to live in stable and loving homes where they can achieve and reach their aspirations and goals.
* You will work within our relationship-based, strengths-orientated, family-led practice model. We will look to you to analyse the information presented to make informed decisions. You will complete all assessments in line with statutory requirements, as well as implementing, monitoring, and reviewing children’s wellbeing within multi-agency meetings.
* Our services will always be joined-up and you will develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies, including the police, health, schools, and voluntary organisations.
* You will need an approved social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. On a personal level, you will bring great communication, analytical and problem-solving skills and calmness under pressure.
Our recent Ofsted Focused visit (Nov24) found us to be:
* Many children benefit from meaningful relationships with social workers who have taken time to build strong and caring relationships with them. Social workers demonstrate a real curiosity and passion to ensure they listen to children and are effective in meeting their needs.
* Social workers are positive about the support they receive from managers and leaders at all levels. Caseloads are manageable and social workers report that they are busy but feel well supported in their practice. Consequently, social workers are able to develop meaningful relationships with children and demonstrate a real curiosity and passion to ensure they listen to children and are effective in meeting their needs. Social workers are proud of their work and their children’s progress.
About Us…..why we are different as a Trust….
* We know and understand that working in social care is hard work and challenging at times; that’s why we reward you with a very attractive employment offer.
* Alongside regular supervision, access to training and shared learning, mental health and well-being support, we offer a wider range of benefits including competitive rewards and pension, a generous annual leave package with 30 days leave plus bank holidays; Car Leasing Scheme; to name a few.
If you would like to be part of our passionate and dedicated Children’s Trust and are committed to continuous and innovative practice improvement, then don’t hesitate and apply today.
Interviews will be held face to face on 12th or 13th February.
If you would like more information about the role or about working for us please email:
Head of Service Linda Evans: Linda.A.Evans@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk
CIC Team Manager Tanith Kimber: Tanith.Kimber@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk
CIC Team Manager Lorraine D McPherson: lorraine.d.mcPherson@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk
or join us at one of our webinars below:
Tuesday 21st January 12-1pm: Join the meeting now
Monday 27th January 5-6pm: Join the meeting now
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