Counter Terrorism and PREVENT Lead

Birmingham Children's Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30d

On-site parking

Electric car charging

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust seeks three Counter Terrorism and PREVENT leads to support statutory requests from the Counter-Terrorist Unit and assist staff and families where children are vulnerable to radicalisation. The role includes attending MAPPA/TACT panels to share information and ensure robust safety planning for children and young people, with induction and ongoing professional development.

This hybrid role is based in Birmingham; candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience safeguarding children and families.
• Good understanding of radicalisation and PREVENT strategies.
• Ability to work autonomously with senior support as needed.
• Excellent recording and information sharing skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend MAPPA and TACT panels to share information and ensure safe planning for children and young people.
• Provide direct support to staff and families where children are vulnerable to radicalisation.
• Deliver training and work collaboratively across partnerships to safeguard children.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of information and appropriate escalation.

Skills

Organised and methodical

Autonomous working

Understanding of radicalisation

Safeguarding experience

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Domestic Abuse and Interpersonal Violence Team as we expand our existing service provision. The service is currently extending its portfolio of work to include a team who oversee counterterrorist and PREVENT activities. We are currently recruiting to 3 Counter Terrorism and PREVENT leads to support the completion of statutory information requests from the Counter-Terrorist Unit (CTU) and provide direct support to Trust staff and their families where children are vulnerable to radicalisation and terrorism. The role also requires attendance at MAPPA (multi-agency public protection arrangements) TACT (Terrorism Act) panels to share information and ensure robust safety planning for children and young people as offenders are released from prison and managed in the community. You will be supported by the Counter Terrorism and Prevent Team Manager to attend these meetings. You will work alongside the Domestic Abuse and Interpersonal Violence Service in delivering excellent specialist support to children, young people and their families and supporting staff in the Trust and deliver training to the workforce. You will also be required to work collaboratively across the partnership to safeguard children and young people effectively. You will receive a full induction and the opportunity to access on ongoing professional development and training. 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 have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. About you: You will need to be organised, methodical in your work and to work autonomously with support where needed. You will need to have a good understanding of radicalisation and PREVENT and experience of working with children, young people and their families in a safeguarding context. You will also need to ensure timely and accurate recording of information and when to escape concerns. Onboarding Process Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required undergo a series of background checks with Experian including Experian DBS, Experian Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre-employment requirements.

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., 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.

• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!
• Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!
• Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns.
• Pension Scheme - You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme., 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.