Senior Practitioner Educator

Birmingham Children's Trusts; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

About The Role

Birmingham Children’s Trust aspires to be the best place to practice social work and associated services with children and families, to make a real difference to the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.

Birmingham Children Trust are looking for two Senior Practitioners in Education to join our established and highly esteemed Practice Academy Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative and aspirational approach, leading the way for social work development.

If you are passionate about growing future generations of social workers, shaping practice, and supporting others to develop, this could be the role for you.

The Practice Academy is now in its 5th year successfully bringing together all learning and development opportunities for social workers pre and post qualification across the Trust. Its team ethos brings together all learners to create a network of practice, development and support.

We continue on our journey to grow our own social workers, recruiting and supporting over 400 newly qualified social workers in the last five years.

The Academy team ensures that all our social work students and apprentices receive high quality placement opportunities that equip them with knowledge and skills required of newly qualified social workers ready to thrive on our ASYE programme.

As a Senior Practitioner in Education, you will provide a leading role in improving the quality of professional social work practice across the breadth of the case work cycle to children, young people and their families. The role will entail working with, supporting and encouraging development of a range of learners on all our social work development programmes.

The successful applicants will require:

1. Social Work Qualification
2. Experience of Supervising and Supporting Social Work Practitioners
3. Have the full PEPS award required of experienced Practice Educators
4. Know what good social work practice looks like to quality assure, support and guide others
5. Have experience of supporting and training social workers in learning programmes such as ASYE would be beneficial

For further information, please feel free to contact Sirah Ali at or Sophie Gilbert at.

About Us

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 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.