Project Worker - Edge of Care

Birmingham Children's Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS fee paid

Annual leave 30 days + holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking Project Workers to deliver intensive, home-based support to families with children aged 8-18. The role focuses on safeguarding, relationship repair, and tailored plans for each family’s needs, including crisis periods and weekly home visits.

Successful candidates will demonstrate empathy, resilience, and strong teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting, with hybrid working in Birmingham and compliance with right-to-work requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience working with families in crisis or challenging circumstances.
• Qualified in NNEB/BTEC/NVQ/Youth Work or equivalent.
• Training in childcare / child development.
• Ability to work in partnership with other agencies/professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, direct support in the home for 4–12 weeks and beyond.
• Develop healthier family communication and coping strategies.
• Support safeguarding and manage complex family dynamics.
• Attend regular home visits and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Relationship-building

Team collaboration

Education

NNEB/BTEC/NVQ/Youth Work or equivalent

Childcare / child development training

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?

The Edge of Care service is dedicated to safely prevent and reduce the number of children and young people entering care. We do this by providing direct and intensive support to children aged 8-18 years old and their families in their homes over a period of 4-12 weeks and beyond, and we are looking for a motivated and experienced Project Workers to join our team.

We understand that family life is not easy and sometimes relationships break down. Our service works with families to try and understand what has led to the breakdown of the relationship and support them to repair and move forward.

We work with families experiencing significant challenges and with children who may be at risk of entering care. As a result, our approach focuses on delivering intensive, relationship-based support tailored to each family's needs. This includes regular home visits, typically on a weekly basis, with increased contact and intervention during periods of crisis.

The role involves working with families facing a range of complex circumstances, including domestic abuse, mental health difficulties, substance misuse, child-to-parent aggression, and safeguarding concerns. You will also support children and young people with significant additional needs, including neurodiversity, and those affected by trauma resulting from abuse, bereavement, loss, or bullying. The successful candidate will demonstrate resilience, empathy, and the ability to engage effectively with families to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.

We tailor our support to each family’s unique needs. Examples of the support we offer include:

• Supporting families to develop healthier and more effective communication skills.
• Helping families identify triggers and reflect on events and behaviours to promote positive change and prevent future difficulties.
• Providing practical strategies to support the management of conflict, escalation, and de-escalation within the family home.
• Encouraging greater understanding of individual needs, perspectives, and experiences within family relationships.
• Promoting self-care and wellbeing for both children and parents/carers.
• Supporting families to understand the impact of trauma and how it may influence behaviour, relationships, and emotional responses.
• Helping children, young people, and parents/carers to recognise and meet emotional needs through co-regulation, emotional awareness, and relationship-based approaches.

We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection’.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

About You:

• Be passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, and families facing significant challenges.
• In-depth understand the complexities of family relationships and are skilled in building trusting, respectful connections with children and adults alike.
• Experience working with families in crisis, and you are comfortable providing intensive, direct support within the home environment.
• Be adaptable, resilient, and able to manage complex situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Ability to be work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and are committed to family-centred practice that prioritises safety, relationship repair, and long-term positive outcomes.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment and are committed to being a consistent and reliable presence for families during some of their most difficult times.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experience in either a paid or voluntary capacity working with children and families in a formal setting
• Either a qualification in NNEB/BTEC/NVQ/Youth Work or equivalent experience
• Training in childcare / child development
• Ability to work in partnership with other agencies/professionals

Interviews to take place on 7th and 9th October

Our Benefits:

• We pay your DBS application fee and reimburse your update service fee
• 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.
• Early finish every Friday!
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme which gives you the chance to drive a brand-new car for an affordable fixed monthly amount as part of a salary sacrifice initiative. With no deposits or credit checks required a range of all-inclusive driving packages
• 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, to support the needs of the Trust and to ensure a positive work/life balance for our employees
• You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships with Pure Gym and Nuffield Health

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.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application and supporting statement as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

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 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.