Assistant Director - Corporate Parenting

Assistant Director - Corporate Parenting 

Key responsibilities include:

• Build effective partnerships with and between local agencies including the voluntary and community sectors in order to focus resources jointly on improving services and outcomes for children.
• To drive rigorous quality assurance and ensure adequate preparation for inspections by the regulator.
• To provide expert technical advice/briefing to the Trust Leadership Team, Board Members, as relevant to your service area or strategic responsibility.
• Drive to integrate service delivery, changing the way we organise, commission and deliver services, especially in how front-line staff from different disciplines and organisations work together.
• Help support in achieving the priorities of the Trust (protecting children from significant harm improving engagement and in learning and achievement in education and reducing health inequalities).
• Manage risk through ensuring our services have a relentless focus on child protection, and that these services are of the highest quality.
• Promote, lead and implement change and continuous improvement programmes improving service quality and creating performance cultures that drive up standards and performance.
• Take responsibility for ensuring the Trust achieves its plans and priorities by promoting an appropriate culture, empowering others and demonstrating high standards.
• Create an environment that enables people and resources to work to their full potential.
• Manage effectively and efficiently all financial and physical resources to fulfil the organisations objectives.
• Provide in depth analysis on the needs that will help us secure the services children and families really need to help support them.

What you will bring:

• Recognised Social Work qualification registered with Social Work England (SWE) and ideally a Management qualification or significant management experience
• Demonstratable skills in leadership, mentoring and coaching
• Evidence of managing a team, people and processes.
• Ability to manage own resources and professional development
• Evidence of effective budget management
• Experience of working with regulatory bodies such as Ofsted etc.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced, service lead environment
• Ability to develop reports and analyse information to support business delivery
• Have a clear understanding and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion matters.

If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact Lisa Jamieson on [email protected]

Interviews to take place on Wednesday 13th May  

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.