Higher Level Family Support Worker

To support and promote the

welfare of children, young people, and their families in the city by creating

high quality assessments and plans, providing evidence-based help and support,

and leading effective multi-agency working.

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.

need of help and support.

needs-led Family Assessments and create multi-agency Family Help plans for

families receiving Targeted Early Help and/or under section 17 of the

Children Act 1989. Work with families, taking a whole family approach to

practice.

the delivery of multi-agency targeted Early Help and/or Child in Need

plans including providing evidence-based help and support to families

agencies and individuals to ensure services are ‘joined up’ in their

approach to supporting vulnerable children and families. Facilitate

multi-agency Early Help and Child in Need meetings to implement and review

Family Help plans.

support needs, ensuring appropriate escalation to the Practice Supervisor

and/or Team Manager where necessary.

deadlines. This involves gathering and analysing all available

information, engaging with and observing children and families,

identifying strengths and risks, and making judgments about what help and

support is needed for the family to achieve positive outcomes.

promote their education, development, safety, health, and wellbeing. Build

a relationship with the family and, wherever possible, remain their main

point of contact for as long as they require support

Strategy Meetings, Child Protection Conferences, Care Planning meetings

and Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC).

inform their assessments and plans.

find their own solutions.

relationship-based skills and demonstrate purposeful engagement with

children and families.

using the social care IT system in accordance with statutory and

organisational requirements and take appropriate actions to safeguard

children and promote their welfare.

children and families with identified needs to make positive changes.

ensure a timely response to the needs of children and their families.

back to the challenges they have overcome, their strengths and next steps

when moving on from Family Help.

with professional development targets agreed in supervision and service

practice standards.

appraisal reviews, training sessions and practice workshops as required.

service.

guidance. Meet the requirements for Family Help set out in Working

Together and the National Framework

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.

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.

(Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are

free to use!

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!

includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we

offer a variety of working patterns.

pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme.

Don't miss out! We reserve the right to close this

vacancy early once we have received the required number of applications. To

avoid disappointment, please submit your application and supporting statement

at the earliest opportunity.

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.

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.

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.

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.