About The Role
At Birmingham Children’s Trust,we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, fulfiltheirpotential and make a positive contribution to their community.
We are seeking an exceptionalleader to become our next Assistant Director – Youth Justice Service.This is an opportunity to lead a committed and ambitious service at animportant stage in its improvement journey, building on existing strengthswhilst driving the next phase of improvement for children, young people,victims and communities across Birmingham.
Working with skilled practitioners, engaged partners and anexperienced leadership team, you will provide strategic leadership to a servicecommitted to Child First principles, safeguarding vulnerable children, reducingoffending and reoffending, improving outcomes for victims and creating safercommunities.
Leading Improvement Through People
Weare looking for a leader who understands that sustainable improvement isachieved through people.
Youwill have the ability to bring people with you, creating a clear sense ofpurpose, empowering staff and developing a culture where high support and highchallenge go hand in hand. You will be a visible, authentic and relationalleader, capable of engaging a diverse workforce, creating a psychologicallysafe environment where people feel able to contribute, learn and speak up, andinspiring confidence through periods of change and improvement.
Birminghamis one of the most diverse cities in Europe, and we expect our leaders tochampion equality, diversity and inclusion in everything they do. You willunderstand the importance of addressing disproportionality and inequality,ensuring that services are inclusive, responsive and shaped by the experiencesof children, young people, victims, families and communities.
The Opportunity
This is one of the largest Youth Justice leadership roles inthe country. The scale and complexity of Birmingham provides a unique platformto influence practice, policy and innovation, both locally and beyond the city.
You Will lead a substantial service, significant resourcesand a multidisciplinary workforce working alongside partners from Children’sServices, Health, Education, Police, Probation, Community Safety and thevoluntary and community sectors.
For the right candidate, this role offers the opportunitynot only to improve outcomes for Birmingham’s children and young people, butalso to help shape the future direction of Youth Justice practice nationally.
We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children’sTrust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality ofstaff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.
This isa hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must have the correct right-to-workdocuments to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who requiresponsorship.
About You
- Experienced and credible senior leader with a strong understanding of youth justice and a track record of leading complex organisational and service improvement within multi-agency environments.
- Experience and ability to combine strategic thinking with strong people leadership, bringing the energy, resilience and emotional intelligence needed to lead a service through improvement whilst maintaining the commitment, confidence and wellbeing of the workforce.
- Experience of building effective cross-sector partnerships across children’s services, education, health, policing, probation, community safety and the voluntary sector.
- Create an environment that enables people and resources to work to their full potential.
- Act as an ambassador for the Trust through a commitment to effective partnership working, collaboration and system leadership.
- Ensure a representative cross-section of children, young people, families, victims and stakeholders are involved in shaping, planning and evaluating services.
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for childrenand young people, committed to inclusive leadership and motivated by theopportunity to make a lasting difference.
Onboarding Process
Pleasenote as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will berequired undergo a series of background checks with Experian including ExperianDBS, Experian Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essentialpre-employment requirements.
Our Benefits
- 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 at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!
- Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!
- 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 and we offer a variety of working patterns.
- Pension Scheme – You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme.
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.
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