Team Manager. Leaving Care

With substantial additional investment to further improve and enhance our offer to CiC and care leavers post 16, Teams Managers with the passion and experience in improving outcomes are sought to help us realise our aspiration of wanting the best for all the children and young adults that we support.

Our Leaving Care service is one of the Nation’s biggest and supports care experienced young adults in their transition from care to independence now from the age of 16+

Our priority is to support and enable care experienced young adults to realise their aspiration and ambition and have a sense of feeling cared for, cared about and able to care for themselves. Champion their voice as Corporate Parents in all that we do.

A commitment to a systemic, strength, relationship and solution focused practice model that contextualise the needs of care leavers through a trauma informed/adverse childhood experiences lens is essential.

You will be a Social Work England registered social worker, bringing to the role a track record of working with children in care or care leavers. A skilled supervisor, having a proven ability to develop individuals and teams, enabling them individually and collective to a make a difference in the outcomes for our care leavers.

For further information please contact:- Liz Davenport, HOS on [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.