Serious Youth Violence Intervention Worker

About the role:

Reporting to: Deputy Manager - Serious Youth Violence (Pilot), Targeted Intervention Team 

We are excited to advertise a 12 month Fixed Term Contract post within EMPOWERU to lead on the implementation and operation of a pilot aimed at preventing and reducing serious youth violence. 

This is a challenging position, requiring resilience, agile thinking and a commitment to partnership working, to achieve the best outcomes for our children, young people and wider community.

This post is a 24/7-day service on a rota basis; however current duty is Mon – Fri 0915-1715. The service is targeted at children vulnerable to peer-on-peer violence providing support to children either directly affected by serious violence or vulnerable to serious violence.

We welcome applications from BCT staff and external candidates, The positions will continue on the past 12 months progress to help children who are impacted by youth violence , it will also help internal staff gain a deeper insight into the impact of contextual safeguarding. (for Trust staff - secondment opportunity to be confirmed by your Head of Service).

Due to the sensitivity of the role and close joint working with the Police, this offer will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and additional vetting, as well as any disclosures with regards to conflict of interest.

We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

About you:

The role:

This is a high-profile role which requires the successful candidate to manage sensitive information. Reporting to our Deputy Manager - Serious Youth Violence (Pilot), the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop effective child-centred interventions by building trusting relationships experience of delivering high-quality face-to-face work with individuals and/or groups of children and their families, where serious youth violence is a concern.
• Ability to identify safeguarding concerns and provide intelligence on what could occur within the community and report these concerns in a timely manner (whilst seeking support and guidance from a Deputy Team Manager).
• Ability to assess risk levels accurately to plan an appropriate response.
• Ability to prepare and implement intervention plans, and update and record outcomes.
• Experience of helping to develop initiatives which improve the way children can exit gangs or serious youth violence.
• Ability to deliver good quality presentations and awareness sessions on serious youth violence and/or exploitation.
• Experience of organising coordinated responses when gang reprisal attacks are likely.
• Experience of coordinating place-based initiatives, underpinned by good locality assessments.

What do you need?

Have education to level 6 or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Or demonstrable equivalent 
Experience of applying knowledge in practice.

Interviews will take place at the beginning to mid of October - September 2025- exact dates to be confirmed

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.