Practice and Systems Lead - FTC 2 Years

About The Role

As our Practice and Systems Lead, you will play a key part in shaping how the systems we use support frontline work with children and families. You will use your practice experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to ensure our systems, processes and tools make sense for practice, improve consistency, and support better outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity to influence how practice and systems work together across the Trust, ensuring that our processes and systems genuinely support good social work and better outcomes for children and families.

In this role, you will sit at the heart of practice, systems and improvement.

You will

• Lead how our case management system supports good practice across all children's social work and social care processes
• Work closely with practitioners, managers and senior leaders to design processes that align with real practice and statutory responsibilities
• Use your initiative to identify challenges, develop solutions, and drive improvements forward
• Connect system design with wider tools and approaches, including direct work tools, assessment frameworks and emerging technology
• Make sure decisions reflect operational processes, best practice and system capability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and progress system and process improvements to support best Social Care practice
• Work with practitioners, managers and senior leaders to agree and design practical, effective solutions
• Deliver training, workshops and guidance to support 'best practice' use of the system.
• Build strong relationships across services and communicate with a wide range of audiences
• Use initiative to identify challenges, develop solutions and drive improvements
• Maintain oversight of system changes, tracking progress, risks and decisions

About you

You will have

• Experience of working within children's social care (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of practice processes such as assessment, family help, safeguarding and care planning
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence speaking to groups and senior stakeholders
• Enthusiasm and motivation in your ability to connect with and support colleagues
• Ability to work independently, using initiative to solve complex problems
• Strong organisation skills and a proactive, tenacious approach

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 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.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Josie.Hall@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk

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.

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.