Clinical Practitioner

Birmingham Children's Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local children's services organization in Birmingham is looking for a Senior Social Worker or Practitioner Psychologist to join their Healthy Safe Behaviours Team. The role involves delivering supportive interventions to children and families facing challenges related to harmful sexual behaviour. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in trauma-informed care and collaborative work within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers comprehensive support and development opportunities alongside competitive benefits.

Benefits

Generous leave allowance

Local Government pension scheme

Professional development programs

Supportive collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering interventions to children and families.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desire to work directly with children and young people facing trauma.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality service to children, families, caregivers and victims.
• Support children presenting with harmful sexual behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with professionals around the child.

Skills

Experience with harmful sexual behaviour assessments

Trauma informed care

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Qualification as a social worker or Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

Carry out HSB assessments, formulation and deliver informed and tailored interventions to children, young people, families &/or caregivers. This includes working with the professional network around the child/young person; providing HSB specific consultation, developing shared formulations of complex needs/presentations, contributing to safety plans, providing educational programs and offer direct support to children and young people and their families.

Training in trauma informed approaches and experience in supporting others in trauma informed care (or enthusiasm to develop this knowledge/skills) is desirable. This work can be pressured and emotionally challenging at times, but can also be very rewarding.

About Us

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.

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.

Job Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic senior social worker or Practitioner Psychologist to join our Healthy Safe Behaviours Team (HSB). This newly configured service supports children and young people (7 to 17 years), open to Birmingham Children's Trust, who present with harmful sexual behaviour.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality service to children, families, caregivers and victims of harmful sexualised behaviour.
• Have the experience and skills matched to the relevant job description and person specification.
• Have a desire to work with and alongside others, to learn, innovate and deliver improvements.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have a desire to work directly with children, young people and their families who have experienced significant adversity and traumatic experiences.

What We Offer

We will provide you with access to training, regular professional supervision, and on-going support.

• 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.