Team Manager

About the role:

Team Manager opportunity in EMPOWER U team (Exploitation and Missing Hub) City Wide Service ( 12 -18 months fixed term contract  for external candidates )

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager in the continued development of the EMPOWER U Team (Exploitation and Missing Hub) Citywide Service. The successful person will need to be an innovative individual; to work within the EMPOWER U hub in the areas of child exploitation, missing and wider contextual risks such as Serious Youth Violence and Harm outside the family home . The successful applicant will take an independent and objective approach; working in an open and transparent way with the  ability to challenge partner agencies and advocate on behalf of children, parents, and carers.

In addition, the successful candidate will work in partnership with a team of specialist workers and partners; will chair disruption planning meetings and reviews in relation to children exploited, missing and /or involved in serious youth violence. In addition, they will work in partnership with the district teams, intelligence analysts and assist with any safety planning and decision making in relation to individual and groups of children for whom there are concerns around criminal and /or sexual exploitation and missing. The individual requires a good understanding of contextual safeguarding. The successful candidate needs to have experience of supervising and leading a team.

This is a developing hub and your role will also include:

• Supervising and leading a team of Exploitation and Missing Coordinators and Missing Support Workers
• Supporting with the development of practice guidance and awareness raising in line with the contextual safeguarding agenda with a focus on supporting children and their families who are at risk of harm beyond their families.
• Writing and analysing performance reports 
• Chairing  a range of meetings that includes disruption planning meetings, missing meetings, serious youth violence , complex disruption planning meetings and  NRM panels
• Promote and manage culture change
• Attend child in care planning meetings (where necessary and appropriate) to support with the care /safety plan and locality assessments in particular when children are being placed or moving placement  
• Develop a positive working culture
• Lead by example, by maintaining the highest standards of practice and empowering others to do the same
• May be required to work flexible hours and extended hours which may include weekends.
• Safeguarding scrutiny and oversight of children missing from home and care
• May need to supervise staff/students.
• Deputise in the absence of the Team Managers

In addition, you will need to possess excellent chairing, analytical, communication and partnership working skills. The successful applicant will be able to ensure effective decisions are made for some of our most vulnerable children who go missing and are at risk of/ are being exploited. The successful applicant will need to work closely with social care services, the police, education, health, voluntary sector, Integrated gang’s team, youth offending services.

Our organisational focus is underpinned by purposefulness, collaboration, empathy, autonomy, clarity of concerns on the child throughout levels of practice combined with trauma informed practice, trusted relationships and relationship-based practice.

The post holder will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and risk assessment which will also include vetting and barring.

The benefits to this post include good pension scheme and generous holidays, flexible working arrangements, a supportive management team.

 Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be in person and take place the week commencing 26th January 2025 

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Clair Graham Tel: 07760550629

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.

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.