Ascent - Complex and Enduring Mental Health Team - Higher Level Family Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a new and developing dynamic frontline service within Birmingham Children's Trust.

About us

Ascent - The Complex and Enduring Mental Health Team is focussed on bringing about meaningful change, supporting redirecting admission/readmission to Tier 4 mental health services and Safeguarding Children and Young people. 

The Children and Young People who we work with have experienced reoccurring mental health crisis and/or acute mental ill health resulting in Tier 4 admission and detention under the Mental Health Act 1983.

The service is developing an effective model of intervention that is embedding Relational, Systemic Principals and Trauma Informed Practice along with a broader range of tools and perspectives.  

The Service is committed to working in partnership with children, families and partner agencies to safeguard; understand the broader mental health issues and intervene to address Social Issues impacting on young people's mental health, recovery and development.

We would like forward thinking Senior Family Support workers to join our service to work intensively with young people, professionals and families to contribute to high quality assessment and interventions.

We would also like the Senior Family Support Worker to have experience and knowledge to safeguard and protect our children and young people in Birmingham

The work is varied and challenging and encompasses work with children in need to those children in care and everything in between.

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About you:

• You will be an experienced safeguarding led Senior Family Support Worker.
• Ideally you will have a background in child and adolescent complex mental health or have the passion and desire to develop these specialist skills, that can support a culture of excellence and good practice in an inclusive environment.
• You will have a proven track record of successful interventions with Children, Young People, families and Professionals using a range of tools and models.
• You will also be able to lead and support with areas of complex case management, exceptional quality assessments and service delivery in a timely accurate manner, with a relationship based, consistent child cantered approach.
• You will also be confident in your communication to implement and case manage creative strategies to provide consistent high quality service delivery and the best possible outcomes.
• Have a forward thinking vision and be dynamic in your approach and Family Support practices.
• Be able to deliver evidenced based interventions to positively effect change that safeguards and promotes the welfare of children and young people.
• Be an effective team player, to be able to mentor and support less experienced workers and students.
• You will be supportive in your approach and promote a strong team environment with a mixed ability social work and Family support worker team. 
• You will be able to form, develop and maintain strong professional internal and external relationships and engage in multi-agency partnership working with education and health, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills on all levels.

We can offer you:

• Guaranteed low caseloads, with a maximum of 8 children at any one time

• Bespoke training and development package to support high quality practice

• Career development opportunities

• Fully supportive and stable highly experienced management team with specialist DCSC skills and knowledge

• Hybrid remote working model, maximum 2 days per week in office

About Us…..why we are different as a Trust

Alongside regular supervision, access to training and shared learning, 24/7 mental health and well-being support, you will receive wider range of financial and holistic benefits available including:

Attractive pension (19.4% employer’s contribution)

Generous annual leave package with 29 days leave plus bank holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years service and 35 days after 10 years service

Up to £8000 Relocation payment

Car Leasing Scheme

If you would like to be part of our passionate and dedicated team and are committed to continuous improvement, then don’t hesitate and apply today.

For informal enquiries or more information about this role and the new team, please contact David Darcy , Ascent Team Manager  –  [email protected]

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.