Project Manager - Birmingham Families First (Fixed Term- 18 Months)

Birmingham Children's Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Internal employee benefits scheme

Flexible and hybrid working policy

Local Government pension scheme

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust is inviting applications for multiple 18-month secondment and fixed-term contract roles to join the Birmingham Families First programme team. You will work with district partners to develop, test and embed new ways of working that bring organisations together to support children and families.

We seek people who are passionate about improving outcomes, collaborative across boundaries, and able to turn ideas into practical, sustainable ways of working.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how partners work together to provide earlier, more effective and joined-up help for children and families across Birmingham.

As part of the national reforms to Children’s Social Care, Birmingham is developing new approaches to Family Help and Multi-Agency Child Protection. At the heart of this is our ambition to strengthen Early Help and build a joined-up partnership offer within our districts, making it easier for families to get the right help, from the right people, at the right time.

Our work is focused on three shared priorities:

• Keeping Families Together
• Improved Education Attendance
• Good Early Years Child Development

Join us

We are offering five 18-month secondment and Fixed Term Contract opportunities, open to colleagues from across our core partner organisations.

You’ll work as part of the Birmingham Families First programme team, alongside district partners, to develop, test and embed new ways of working that bring organisations together around children and families and make the best use of our collective skills, knowledge and resources.

About you:

We’re looking for people who are:

• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and families
• Collaborative and able to work across organisational boundaries
• Confident at building relationships and bringing people together
• Able to turn ideas into practical and sustainable ways of working
• Curious, adaptable and willing to test, learn and improve
• Committed to keeping children and families at the heart of change

You don’t need to have worked as a project manager before. We’re looking for people with the energy, experience in partnership working and commitment to help us build lasting change across Birmingham.

This is your opportunity to help shape a stronger, more joined-up Early Help and partnership system for Birmingham’s children and families.

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.

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.

Additional Information

Interviews will take place week commencing 23 November.

For further information about this role, please contact Hannah Hinton (Head of Service)[e-mail]

Our Benefits

• 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.

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 undertake 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.