- Company Name
- Birmingham Children's Trust (England)
- Job Title
- Business Support Assistant (Maternity Cover)
- Job Description
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Birmingham Children’s Trust is going from strength to strength. We are the largest provider of family support and social care services for children, young people and families in the country. Our goal is to become a centre of excellence in both social care and family support. By choosing to work for us, you will be part of a supportive, dynamic service contributing to our service improvement journey to ‘Outstanding’.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
We actively deliver services that are culturally responsive to the needs of the children, parents and carers we work with to deliver equality, diversity and inclusivity in all we do.
We have an exciting opportunity for a 9 month Maternity Cover Contract within our Business Support Service within the Vulnerable Young People Prevention Service for the team: EmpowerU for self-motivated Business Support Assistant providing essential support and quality service to our practice staff members.
EmpowerU:
EMPOWER U Hub Missing and Exploitation Team’s aim is to ensure that all agencies have oversight of young people who are at risk of, or being, exploited and that risks are fully understood. EmpowerU is responsible for feeding current data regarding the risks to our young people into the Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) to establish an accurate oversight of the extra familial harm threat in our county. EmpowerU also drives a contextual safeguarding response to extra familial harm.
About You….
You will be a ‘can-do' person, who is passionate about high quality service delivery and performance. You will be able to work effectively within a dedicated team environment, be customer focused and able to deliver the role with a flexible approach, have good attention to detail and who can work to and meet tight deadlines;
Key skills we will be looking for in your personal statement include:
An ability to support meetings, including the provision of note taking and recording of actions, as requested by the business
Attention to detail with an ability to work accurately e.g. literacy and numeracy
Ability to work on own initiative with a pro-active approach to all tasks to ensure business objectives are met
An ability to work flexibly as part of a diverse team environment, providing cover when needed to ensure continuity of service provision, and the ability to multi-task to cover other roles within the team
Experience of dealing with several conflicting and changing priorities effectively to achieve business objectives
Ability to analyse, collate and input data on multiple Excel spreadsheets
For Further details for Vulnerable Young People Prevention Service contact Melissa Johnson, Business Support Team Leader - melissa.e.johnson@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk, 0121 464 4411/ 07921240513
Or to discuss the role with someone who is currently undertaking a similar role you can contact Diaz McDonald via email: Diaz.McDonald@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk or by calling 0121 303 2139
What you can expect from us:
Being part of a positive, supportive, ‘can-do’ service and wider Trust
We are a forward thinking, innovative organisation, proactive in delivering the most optimum services for our children, young people and wider local community
Career development opportunities
Regular development discussions
And some of the benefits of working for us, click HERE for more about our offer
Mental health / emotional support - 24/7 employee assistance programme
Hybrid model of remote working
30 days holiday on joining, plus bank holidays. This increases to 33 days after five years’ service, and then 35 days after ten years’ service
Generous contributory pension scheme
The campaign closes 30th March 2025
Interviews to take place from 7th - 11th April 2025
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.
Birmingham, United Kingdom
On site
24-03-2025
