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 UK and Europe. 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 have an exciting part-time opportunity within our Business Support Service for a self-motivated Team Leader to work alongside a current part-time Team Leader in a job share capacity, within our Youth Offending Service Business Support Team.   As a Team Leader you will have a pivotal role in supporting the smooth and efficient delivery of all aspects of our services and work closely with others in the Business Support Services team.

About the Team…..

The YOS Business Support team provide administrative support to frontline youth offending staff, intensive support services, court officers and Senior Leadership team members, with the Youth Offending Service currently based at the Magistrates Court in Birmingham City Centre,

We are a Citywide Administrative team and have 2 operational offices in Washwood Heath and Northfield. 

You will be working with colleagues and multi-agency professionals at all levels across the service to contribute to positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children and families. 

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 forward-thinking and creative approach.

You will have the experience of change and stakeholder management; possess outstanding leadership and management skills, be well organised, creative and innovative in your thinking and approach.  You will have the skills and confidence to set work and meet tight deadlines; be articulate and proactive.  

You will be able to set clear expectations and be experienced at motivating and delegating to a team.

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
• Opportunities to contribute to our service improvement journey
• A full leadership training package will be offered along with 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 with attendance at the various YOS buildings in line with need.
• 30 days holiday (pro rata) on joining, plus bank holidays. This increases to 32 days (pro rata) after five years’ service, and then 34 days (pro rata) after ten years’ service
• Generous contributory pension scheme

For further details please contact Michelle Mahoney Business Support Manager – michelle.mahoney@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk, 07927 666443.

Closing date for applications: 9^th August 2024

Interviews to be held: w/c 19^th August 2024

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. 

How to apply

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