Head Of Service - Care Leaver

Birmingham Children's Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's welfare organization is seeking a Head of Service to lead the Children in Care Service in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have operational leadership experience and a passion for improving the lives of children. Key responsibilities include driving strategic improvements and fostering relationships with partners. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Car Leasing Scheme

Training and well-being support

Qualifications

• Experience in operational and strategic leadership.
• Strong understanding of corporate parenting responsibilities.
• Ability to innovate and drive improvement in outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Children in Care Service.
• Drive innovation to improve outcomes for young people.
• Build relationships with partners and staff.

Skills

Operational leadership skills

Strategic management experience

Passion for child welfare

Relationship-building skills

Education

SW qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Head of Service to lead the Children in Care Service and join our Children in Care leadership team at Birmingham Children's Trust.

Are you ready for a new opportunity?

• Do you have a combination of operational and strategic leadership and management grip experience?
• Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?
• Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants to hear from you!

About you

• You will need to understand how to include service users, partners and staff in the journey to outstanding outcomes.
• You will be able to think ahead, scan opportunities and drive innovation to improve outcomes for young people while ensuring effective delivery of good practice by managers and workers.
• You will have skills to build relationships with key partners to understand and fulfil corporate parenting responsibilities to our young people.

How to apply and contact

If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact Lisa Jamieson at [e-mail].

Requirements

• You must hold SW qualification.
• Interviews will take place on 6 October.

Ofsted Focused Visit (Nov 2024)

• Many children benefit from meaningful relationships with social workers who build strong and caring relationships and listen to children to meet their needs.
• Social workers are supported by managers and leaders; caseloads are manageable, enabling meaningful relationships with children. Social workers are proud of their work and their children's progress.

About Us – Why we are different

• We know social care can be hard work; we offer an attractive employment offer, regular supervision, access to training and well-being support, and a wide range of benefits including competitive rewards and pension, and a generous annual leave package with 30 days plus bank holidays. Car Leasing Scheme is available too.

Our values and approach

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We listen to their voices and involve them in decisions affecting their lives. We work with schools, health professionals and the police to create a supportive network, aiming to help Birmingham’s children thrive.

Join us to help change children and young people’s lives and build a brighter future for all.

Support and Benefits

• Impactful Work - contribute to real improvements in the lives of Birmingham’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - a collaborative culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - tailored development, supervision, and learning opportunities.
• Generous Benefits - competitive rewards, Local Government Pension Scheme, and more.

Financials

Salary range: £66,627 – £85,845 per year.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required. The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) depends on responsibilities and contact with children.

We are committed to 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 depends on the position and circumstances. We reserve the right to close the job early if we reach the required number of applications; please submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid disappointment.