Business Support Assistant - Child Protection Conferencing

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity? Do you have good organisational skills and attention to detail?

We are looking for a Business Support Assistant to join our team, working within our Child Protection Conference Service. You will ensure smooth and efficient processes, working closely with the conference chair and multi-agency professionals to distribute outcomes and minutes.

Managing clerical tasks throughout the Child Protection Conference process. You will welcome and assist families at our conference centres. 

Key Skills:

• Good clerical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to problem-solve and use own initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility to work across different locations in a hybrid model

About You:

• Passionate about high-quality service delivery
• Effective team player with a customer-focused approach
• Able to handle multiple priorities and work flexibly

Join us and contribute to making a positive outcome for children and families in Birmingham!

We are working in a Hybrid working model. Child protection is a citywide service therefore flexibility to cover locations across the city will also be required at both the North and the South venue.

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.