Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Fostering Service, in Birmingham Children’s Trust. We are looking for a Team Manager overseeing Marketing, Recruitment and Assessments to join one of our Fostering Support Teams. Our main aim is to provide safe, high quality foster care homes for our children and young people that value, support and encourage them to grow and reach their potential as they transition into adulthood.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team of Supervising Social Workers and senior practitioners in analysing data performance across marketing, recruitment and assessments to offer creative and engaging ways of recruiting and working with established carers.

Qualifications

• SWE registered and hold a relevant Social Work qualification.
• Be forward thinking, dynamic approach in your leadership and management of the team and wider service.
• You will have significant experience of fostering, safeguarding and children in care work and the legislative and regulatory framework in which we operate.
• You will create an environment that enables people and resources to work to their full potential through the implementation of performance management and quality assurance.
• You will facilitate, manage and implement change to improve and develop services.
• You will promote and maintain an environment that encourages diversity in all aspects of service delivery.

Location

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.

Our offer to you

• 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.
• Amazing full access to our internal employee benefits scheme including, but not limited to, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts, Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!
• Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee
• 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.

Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding

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.

Interviews

W/C 15th September 2025.

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.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.