Rights and Participation (Learning and Development) Apprentice

Birmingham Children’s Trust continues to go from strength to strength. We are the largest provider of family support and social care services for children, young people and families in the country. Our goal is to become a centre of excellence in both social work and family support

We have an exciting Care Leaver Apprenticeship Programme and a real opportunity for the right person who wants to make a difference to the lives of children and young people within the Trust.

Are you someone who has Care Experience and is a Birmingham Care Leaver?

• You will be supporting the learning and development of staff across the Trust. Working with both the Learning Academy and Practice Academy as a Rights and Participation apprentice.

• We are looking for the right person who can work closely with project leads across the Academy to support delivery of training. 

• In the role, you will also be asked to implement the voice of the child into all learning programmes – designing how we embed voices from those with lived experience into our learning offer for all.

• Do you have a specific focus on creating a bank of content for those with lived experience to be added into training material? You may be asked to work with young people, including children in care and care leavers.

• You will co-facilitate the Connections Count practice model training with colleagues in the Practice Hub, support recruitment events and deliver training session on tools used by the Trust such as Mind of My own.

• We ask for applicants to be creative and innovative to create own training material and presentations and when ready, deliver own courses within the learning offer.

• You will need to undertake a Level 3 Learning and development practitioner Apprenticeship and successfully complete level 2 qualifications in English and Maths if you don’t already have these.

For more information on the role download the job description and person specification attached. 

Interviews will be held March 2025. 

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.