Integrated Care Case Manager - Children in Care

Birmingham Women’s and Children; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust in the West Midlands is seeking a Clinical Case Manager for Children in Care to join the Integrated Complex Care / CiC team. You will provide expert case management and lead multi‑agency collaboration to support vulnerable children in residential care homes.

The role requires autonomous decision making, travel across the West Midlands, and flexible working. Salary £57,528–£64,750 per annum, 37.5 hours weekly, Band 8a, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse or equivalent professional.
• Relevant additional professional qualification (e.g., Forensic Psychiatry Diploma) or equivalent case-management experience.
• Experience delivering training to a range of audiences.
• Experience of working with residential care settings and local authorities.
• Ability to interpret national policy and research best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical advice and case management for children and young people in residential care homes commissioned by West Midlands Local Authorities.
• Manage complex cases with autonomy and professionalism, guiding the wider network around the child.
• Champion needs of Children and Young People in residential placements across the West Midlands.
• Work collaboratively with Local Authority social care teams to ensure therapeutic needs are identified and met.
• Lead proactive case discussions, triage referrals, and unlock access to innovative services like Integrated Residential Outreach Care (IROC).
• Support the Regional Hub and Local Authorities to influence quality and performance standards for residential care providers, ensuring placements are safe and clinically sound.
• Navigate high-pressure situations with confidence, compassion, and clinical expertise—making decisions that change lives.
• Travel across the West Midlands region is required as part of this role.

Skills

Case management

Autonomous decision making

Multi-agency collaboration

Policy interpretation

Research best practice

Education

Nursing registration / professional qualification

Forensic Psychiatry Diploma

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust in the West Midlands is seeking a Clinical Case Manager for Children in Care to join the Integrated Complex Care / CiC team. You will provide expert case management and lead multi‑agency collaboration to support vulnerable children in residential care homes.

The role requires autonomous decision making, travel across the West Midlands, and flexible working. Salary £57,528–£64,750 per annum, 37.5 hours weekly, Band 8a, permanent contract.