Overview
We are seeking an experienced psychologist or senior social worker to join the Safer Connections Service (SCS). The role supports children and young people aged 7‑17 who display harmful sexual behaviour, delivering consultation, assessment, intervention and support within a multi‑agency framework.
Responsibilities
- Provide high‑quality service to children, families, caregivers and victims of harmful sexualised behaviour.
- Assess and manage risk of harmful sexualised behaviour, practices, and outcomes.
- Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with partner agencies across the Birmingham Children’s Trust network, Child in Needs, safeguarding, child care services, youth justice and police.
- Develop and deliver bespoke interventions and programmes of education and support tailored to children, young people and their parents and caregivers.
- Apply evidence‑based practice and research in all aspects of service delivery.
- Provide professional supervision and mentorship where appropriate.
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants should have:
- A clinical or forensic psychology qualification, or senior social work registration.
- Experience working with children and young people who display harmful sexualised behaviours, and with those who have histories of early adversity, social care or youth justice involvement.
- Strong skills in formulation, risk assessment, and looking beyond behaviour.
- Demonstrated interest in evidence‑based practice and research.
- Experience with trauma‑informed approaches and significant attachment disruption best.
Benefits
- Relocation allowance up to £8,000 (T&C’s apply).
- Pay social work registration fee.
- Cover DBS application fee and reimburse update service fee.
- Annual leave: 30 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years, 35 days after 10 years).
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – brand new car for a fixed monthly amount.
- Early finish every Friday.
- Free on‑site parking with electric car charging ports.
- Access to internal employee benefits scheme: occupational health services, rewards schemes, benefits discounts, health & fitness and wellbeing support.
- Flexible and hybrid working policy – time in office and at home.
- Local government pension scheme.
- Discounted gym memberships with Pure Gym and Nuffield Health.
How to Apply
Include a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the competencies required, as outlined in the attached person specification.
Contact:
- Lucia Malin, HSB Team Manager – Lucia.Malin@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk
- Lee Vince, TESS & HSB Head of Service – Lee.Vince@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk
Closing Date
Sunday 7th June 2026
Other Information
The role is hybrid, based in Birmingham. Candidates must reside within a suitable commuting distance around Birmingham and hold the correct right‑to‑work documents in the UK. We do not support sponsorship.
The Birmingham Children’s Trust has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted following a 2023 inspection.
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